Senior Category Buyer - Indirect
Key Skills
Job Description
The Company
We are Geely Auto Europe, operating under Geely Auto International Corporation. The organization manages two brands – Geely and Zeekr – and supports business activities across nearly 20 European countries. As procurement team in this company, we provide scalable, compliant and high-quality procurement support, covering marketing, aftersales, IT, HR and other professional services to enable sustainable brand growth in Europe.
The role
Your role will be to lead and support end-to-end indirect procurement activities across a broad range of categories and projects, based on the needs of the team and management decisions. The category scope may include, but is not limited to, HR, Professional Services, IT, Logistics, Marketing, and other indirect procurement areas. These categories are examples only; depending on business priorities, some may not be part of the final assignment while other categories or projects may be added. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, develop sourcing strategies, benchmark suppliers and market trends, and ensure that purchasing activities deliver value, compliance, and efficiency.
This is what you will do:
You will be part of the Procurement team and will be assigned to different indirect procurement projects according to team priorities, workload, and management decisions. The scope may include categories such as HR, Professional Services, IT, Logistics, Marketing, or other indirect spend areas, depending on the business need at the time.
You will collaborate cross-functionally with business stakeholders to align sourcing activities, leverage synergies, and share best practices.
You will lead sourcing activities, including RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, commercial evaluations, and compliance management, ensuring that tendering and supplier selection processes are executed in a transparent, compliant, and well-documented manner.
You will develop and implement sourcing and category strategies for the indirect procurement projects assigned to you, continuously identifying opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement, risk mitigation, and value creation together with internal customers.
This is what you will bring:
At least 5 years of experience in Procurement, preferably with solid exposure to indirect procurement categories or service-related spend areas such as HR, Professional Services, IT, Logistics, Marketing, or similar, while being comfortable moving across different categories and projects as priorities evolve.
A proven track record of delivering successful sourcing projects, optimizing spend, improving commercial terms, and building genuine relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Strong negotiation skills and experience establishing contracts, framework agreements, and long-lasting partnerships with service providers, agencies, consultants, technology suppliers, logistics providers, and other indirect suppliers.
Ability to influence, guide, and challenge cross-functional stakeholders in a constructive way, balancing business needs with procurement governance, compliance, and value creation.
You are energetic, hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable working with several categories and stakeholders in parallel, with strong communication skills and a pragmatic mindset.
University degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, or a similar relevant field.
Experience working in an international environment, together with knowledge of procurement systems such as SAP or similar tools, is considered a plus.
Adaptable to fast-changing environments and resilient under pressure.
Proficient in English for professional/work purposes; additional European languages are considered a plus.
To thrive at Zeekr we believe that you have the courage to lead with trust and care and you don’t mind getting your hands dirty. You are highly innovative and have a great ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing, fast-paced, highly demanding work environment. Like us, you believe it’s important to have a passion to work in an international and multicultural environment with the desire and ability to embrace the diversity of people, perspectives, and styles.
Apply today, we will perform ongoing selection during the application period. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels. We do not accept applications submitted by external recruitment companies.
Core Responsibilities
You will lead end-to-end indirect procurement activities across categories such as IT, HR, and Marketing while partnering with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies. Additionally, you will manage RFI/RFP processes, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance while driving cost optimization and value creation.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in procurement, specifically within indirect categories or service-related spend areas. A university degree in a relevant field and strong negotiation skills are required, along with proficiency in English.
About Zeekr EU
Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company size: 201-500 employees
For those who seek more. Share your Zeekr moments with #MyZeekr We are Zeekr. Through design, technology, and innovation, we encourage everyone to re-imagine luxury electric automobiles. ZE stands for Zero – the starting point of infinite possibilities. E stands for Evolving the Electric Era. KR stands for Krypton – a rare gas that emits light when electrified. We aim to create a harmonious coexistence between human, tech, and nature. Our values are rooted in: • Diversity – celebrating our differences to drive innovation • Equality – keeping an open mind and maintaining transparent communication • Sustainability – designing a better tomorrow through smart technology Zeekr vehicles are built in one of the world’s most advanced production facilities, backed by European expertise. Our Global Design Center is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, led by renowned designer Stefan Sielaff. In this high-tech creative environment, global talent comes together to shape the future of Zeekr. Explore career opportunities at careers.zeekr.eu