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Strategic Category Purchaser
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Lewisville, Denton County, Texas, 75029, USA
Listed on 2026-10-04
Listing for:
Colonial Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-04
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Manage suppliers within an assigned category, including approximately 25 product groups.
- Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, and conditions.
- Analyze procurement KPIs for the category.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Category & Product Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
- Align with other Nissens & SMP Group entities and brands.
- Drive improvements in supplier performance.
- Support cross-functional projects.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies in partnership with the team.
- Execute tasks in accordance with the operating model.
- Conduct global supplier visits and manage supplier relationships.
- Maintain and update master data.
- Perform supplier negotiations and strategic performance analyses.
- Collaborate with all members of the Strategic Purchasing team across brands and entities within the Nissens & SMP Groups.
- Work closely with Category Managers, Product Managers, Supply Chain Management, Quality, and Engineering.
- Strong and professional communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, mid-level MS Excel experience.
- Solid commercial acumen.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
- Team-oriented mindset.
- Self-starter, independent
- Commitment to learning and professional development.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics or Engineering.
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