The Category Buyer is responsible for executing sourcing strategies for assigned categories of spend to achieve cost, quality, service, and risk objectives. This role manages supplier relationships, evaluates market conditions, and collaborates cross‑functionally to deliver value through effective procurement and continuous improvement.
What you’ll do
- Need to coordinate with Project, Maintenance & Operations Team for Capex Requirement and understand Technical Requirement of the Project.
- Identify Potential OEM in consultation with Project Team & understand Business Partners capabilities from Technical, Commercial & Sustainability standpoint.
- Prepare Technical Comparative in consultation with Team and have Technical Sign-off document between Business Partner & Project Team.
- Prepare Techno-Commercial Comparative (TCO - Total Cost of Ownership) to capture Capex & Opex cost pertaining to Equipment / Machine.
- Post Finalization of Business Partner
- Negotiate, Develop, and Maintain Purchasing contracts for Business Partners & ensure a reliable and robust supply chain.
- Manage & co-ordinate with Imports Team for Globally Sourced indirect materials and Services.
- Monitoring Capex Spend as per Approved Capex and provide needful update to all concern stakeholders.
- Cross functional alignment within the business to ensure a best-in-class supply chain. Placement of Commercial Purchase Orders while keeping in mind PO Payment Terms & Conditions.
- Need to keep track of Bank Guarantee / Progressive Bank Guarantees as per Terms & Conditions agreed with Business Partners.
- Processing Purchase Requisition & Service Requisition on timely basis and providing updates & status of Project to all Key stakeholders.
- Establishes key interfaces and builds relationships with Internal customers and key team members in support and have alignment on CAPEX Project Goals / Timelines.
- Capex Sourcing Partner needs to focus on specifics while ensuring delivery satisfies and meets Technical Requirement & Budget provided by Project Team.
- Sound knowledge of Oracle ERP, Excel, PowerPoint etc. will be relevant & important for said position.
- Responsible for planning and monitoring the region's operations capital investment expenditures.
What you will need to succeed
- B.E / B.Tech in any Stream (Mechanical/ Electrical/Chemical/ E&TC), International Business or relevant Management Degree
- Typically, 8–12 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or operations roles.
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and ability to interpret market and financial data.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills with suppliers and internal partners.
- Working knowledge of inventory management, financial concepts, project management, and sourcing systems.
- Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
- Innovative, self‑motivated approach with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Willingness to travel up to approximately 10% as business needs require.
Skills Required
- B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, E&TC, International Business, or relevant Management degree
- 8-12 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or operations
- Experience coordinating CAPEX projects and understanding technical requirements of equipment/machines
- Experience preparing techno-commercial comparisons and Total Cost of Ownership analyses
- Negotiation and contract development/management experience with suppliers
- Working knowledge of inventory management, financial concepts, project management, and sourcing systems
- Proficiency with Oracle ERP, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Willingness to travel up to approximately 10%
Schreiber Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schreiber Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Schreiber Foods.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as notably strong, combining a substantial 401(k) company match with employee ownership through an ESOP. Company-funded retirement contributions are highlighted as a distinctive advantage that materially elevates total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with eligibility often starting on day one. Wellness resources, screenings, and access to clinics at some sites reinforce the perceived depth of coverage.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive structures include performance-based bonuses paid periodically, with additional off-shift and extended-week bonuses in certain roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums are commonly cited as meaningful income enhancers.
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What We Do
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed. At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards. Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners. We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
