Category Buyer - IT & Communications

Kion Scs Open · verified Sep 21, 2026

Guadalupe Mid-level Communications

At a glance

Mid-level Communications role at Kion Scs. Guadalupe.

Pay not stated Communications salary

RoleCommunications

SeniorityMid-level

LocationGuadalupe

PostedJul 29, 2026 · 7w ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll run sourcing events and RFXs for indirect IT categories and manage the related suppliers
You'll help shape category strategy, supplier portfolios, and procurement initiatives with category leadership
You'll analyze markets and negotiate delivery, quality, and price with suppliers
You'll develop the supply base and strategic supplier relationships, including contract administration
You'll track procurement KPIs and address performance against local rules and requirements

What you bring

You have a bachelor's degree, preferably in IT, supply chain management, or business
You bring at least five years of IT procurement experience and indirect category management expertise
You understand software licensing, cloud architecture, IT labor SOWs, SaaS, and procurement concepts
You can manage contracts, interpret terms and conditions, and reduce risk
You work confidently with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and communicate across levels

Who this fits

This role suits a mid-level procurement professional with strong IT and software purchasing knowledge. You'll collaborate with peers and management while demonstrating collaboration, integrity, courage, and excellence. The job is based in Guadalupe, Mexico and requires travel to suppliers or other Dematic locations as needed, up to ten percent.

From the employer

Responsible for managing sub-categories and suppliers which entails conducting sourcing activities, running Rfx’s and managing suppliers for Indirect IT Categories (enterprise and business apps, SaaS/IaaS, network infrastructure, hardware and IT professional services)

We offer:

Support the development and implementation of the category strategy and align the supplier portfolio together with the Category Lead.
Conduct market analyses and Rfx’s in line with business requirements as identified with the stakeholder.
Conduct negotiations with suppliers in terms of delivery, quality and price. Manage and develop the supply base, to achieve our targets in delivery, quality, cost and innovation.
Maintain and develop relationships with strategic suppliers including contract management (NDA’s, Long Term- / Supply Contracts etc).
Monitor and manage influences on performance and achievements on the Procurement’s KPIs, in line with local requirements and rules.
Support in regional and global Indirect Procurement initiatives.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree ideally in IT, Supply Chain Management, or Business;
Preferred 5 years of experience at a minimum in IT Procurement.
Indirect category management experience - strong understanding of IT and software business and procurement concepts, including software licensing, cloud architecture, IT labor SOWs, and software-as-a-service
Contract management skills; including a working understanding of contractual terms and conditions and risk mitigation
Knowledge and strong utilization of Microsoft applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with peers and management
Must be willing to travel to suppliers and/or other Dematic locations as needed up to 10%.
Demonstrated values of collaboration, integrity, courage and excellence is required.