Global Category Buyer VTS (f/m/d)

Your role

As a Global Category Buyer, your mission is to develop and implement a procurement strategy for assigned commodities, ensuring availability, cost efficiency, and supply chain resilience across the General Vacuum Divisions. You will report to the Global Commodity Manager VTS.

You will:

• Lead sourcing and procurement projects, including stakeholder presentations


• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships and conduct regular negotiations


• Drive continuous improvement in cost and supply chain performance


• Collaborate with other divisions to optimize negotiation outcomes


• Achieve financial procurement targets and analyze purchasing data in SAP


• Align strategies with divisional goals for sustainability and availability

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

You have 3+ years of experience in strategic purchasing or project management in a manufacturing environment:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent experience


• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a partnership-oriented mindset


• Ability to work independently with solid time management and entrepreneurial thinking


• Quick comprehension in complex situations and high motivation to grow


• Business proficiency in English; German is a plus


• Solid knowledge of SAP

In return, we offer

• A culture of trust and accountability


• Lifelong learning and career growth


• Innovation powered by people


• Comprehensive compensation and benefits


• Health and well-being support

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site (where VTS has a Hub).

Contact information

 Talent Acquisition Team: Linnea Hendus