Exciting Opportunity for a Category Buyer!

We are inviting you to join Howden, a Chart Industries Company and become a trusted and valued member of our HTC Sourcing and Supply Chain team.

With HTR’s (Howden, a Chart Industries Company Thomassen Compressors) ambition to grow, we are looking for a new colleague to join us as a Category Buyer and contribute to the Howden, Chart Industries Company business unit. This opportunity brings great career and learning opportunities as you will be joining a team of procurement specialists who are closely working with our global business.

The main role purpose will be focused on being responsible for the complete purchasing process (Sourcing, selecting, negotiating, buying, aftercare) in line with the overall sourcing strategy and business needs. This position is a part of a team of twelve with a supervisor based from the Netherlands.

• Map out and define the sourcing strategy on designated product groups

• Responsible for the Sourcing, RFQ, negotiation, supplier selection - in line with the overall sourcing strategy, project and business needs

• Optimise the performance of key suppliers on cost reduction, supplier delivery reliability, quality performance and risk mitigation in cooperation with Supplier Quality Engineers and Quality department

• Manages strategic relationship with the key supply base

• Initiate, follow and implement dedicated sourcing projects related to incremental savings

• Discuss internally and implement quality improvements coming from suppliers

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization

• Governance and compliance in the supplier matrix

This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday. We offer hybrid working for this role which will allow you to enjoy the balance of home working and collaboration time with the team in our modern, friendly offices.

Who are we?

Howden, a Chart Industries Company is a leading global engineering business who focuses on providing mission-critical air and gas handling products to our clients, helping them to increase their environmental and operational efficiencies. At Howden, a Chart Industries Company we recognise the value of people and truly believe that by working together, aligned to a common purpose, we all have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference.

The company’s Shared Service Centre was launched in 2015 and employs more than 140 people who provide support in Finance, Procurement, Logistic, Data & BI, and IT.

Why Howden

• Excellent benefits: competitive salary and cafeteria package, Private Medical Services, Group Life, Accident and Health insurance, home office allowance, extra holidays, different recognition items linked to the service time, Well-being initiatives

• Development Opportunities: constant learning opportunities, free e-learning courses, the possibility of internal position changes and the chance to shape your own career

• Flexible and supportive working environment: opportunity of hybrid way of working, which helps you to find your balance between your corporate and private life

• Global diverse community where people can support and learn from each other, celebrate successes and have fun in team buildings and programs.

• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG “Bright Future” initiatives

Our Ideal Candidate

• Fluency in English

• Effective communication skills

• Strong inter-personal skills

• Sourcing strategy understanding

• Pro-active behaviour

• Experience with ERP Systems

• Good team player

• Accurately captures, records and communicates information

• Experience in negotiating high-value, complex procurement agreements

• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes, procedures and theory