Lead Buyer CAPEX-MRO

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of strategic procurement and drive value on a global scale? Join Hero’s international Procurement team and become a key force behind major CAPEX investments, supplier innovation, sustainability progress, and operational excellence. In this role, you won’t just source products and services—you’ll influence business decisions, strengthen supplier partnerships, and help build a more resilient and future-ready organization. What You'll Achieve Shape Global CAPEX & MRO Strategy: You will lead global CAPEX and MRO categories, coordinating a matrix of local buyers across sites and markets. You will define and execute category strategies aligned with broader Supply Chain and Indirect Procurement roadmaps, ensuring consistency, scalability and long-term value creation. Drive Strategic Investments & Governance: You will own strategic sourcing activities for manufacturing investments, including processing, packaging, automation and infrastructure projects. You will ensure robust CAPEX governance through business case validation, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization and performance tracking. You will support local Engineering, Maintenance and Operations teams while driving standardization and procurement leverage across the organization. Enable Business Performance Through Collaboration: You will partner with Supply Chain, Operations, R&D, Quality, Sustainability and Finance teams to align business needs, accelerate innovation and support key strategic priorities. You will drive demand management, spend transparency and governance initiatives that improve decision-making and business outcomes. Deliver Cost, Cash & Sustainability Impact: You will identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, cash generation and carbon footprint through should-cost analysis, benchmarking and fact-based negotiations. You will champion sustainability initiatives, including Scope 3 reduction programs, helping Hero build a more responsible and future-ready supply chain. Build Resilient Supplier Partnerships: You will develop market intelligence, supplier roadmaps and technology insights to strengthen sourcing strategies and anticipate market changes. You will build and manage strategic supplier relationships through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), performance reviews and continuous improvement plans. You will implement contracts, supplier scorecards, qualification processes and contingency plans to ensure long-term supply resilience. You will lead supplier risk management activities, including risk reviews, mitigation planning and crisis readiness initiatives. Accelerate Procurement Transformation: You will ensure compliance with procurement governance standards and Group policies. You will drive data quality, analytics and dashboarding capabilities to support data-driven decision-making and transparent reporting. You will contribute to procurement transformation, process harmonization and the evolution of a more centralized and strategic procurement organization. Who You Are Strategic Procurement Leader Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline. At least 5 years of procurement experience with a strong specialization in CAPEX and MRO categories. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and procurement transformation initiatives, driving alignment, standardization and sustainable business impact. Value Creation Expert Proven track record in category management, cost reduction, value delivery, and strategic sourcing. Strong expertise in TCO methodologies, should-cost analysis, and complex supplier negotiations. Relationship & Influence Builder Skilled at stakeholder management and influencing without direct authority. Experienced in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), performance management, and building long-term strategic partnerships. Digital & Data-Driven Decision Maker Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, Coupa, Sievo, or similar procurement technologies is highly valued. Knowledge of CMMS, asset management systems, or e-catalog solutions is a plus. Global Collaborator Fluent in Spanish and English (C1 level). German language skills (B2 or above) are considered an advantage. Experience working within matrix or multi-site environments is highly appreciated. Change Agent & Continuous Improver Strong analytical mindset, strategic thinking, and business acumen. Adaptable, resilient, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement and delivering results. What We Offer Your Growth & Wellbeing Opportunity to work within a dynamic and international Procurement organization. Exposure to global stakeholders, strategic sourcing projects, and procurement transformation initiatives. Collaborative environment that supports professional development and continuous learning. The Essentials Hybrid work model and flexible schedule (with early finish on Fridays, also during summer months). Attractive Compensation & Benefits package. Strong values and a matrix organization where you can make a real difference. Great work environment and amazing people you'll be proud to work with. Our Culture: How We Grow Together Create wow: We dare to do things differently, seek to always win with consumers and customers, and endeavor to be forever relevant and vital to our world. It’s about Curiosity, Innovation and Consumer/Customer Focus. Everyone Hero: We work together in pursuit of our common mission and strategy, strengthening our local businesses by leveraging the power of the collective. It’s about Purpose, Performance and Teamwork. Nourish others: We treat everyone with honesty, care and respect and provide our people, customers and consumers with what they need to thrive. It’s about Honesty, Empowerment, Respect and Diversity. Take responsibility: We make good choices today to build a more sustainable business and environment fit for the needs of tomorrow. It’s about Sustainability, Ownership, Heritage and Quality. Sound like you? Apply Now Important: We only accept applications sent to the designated channels. Please be aware of job offer scrapers; we will not accept applications from other third parties.