Category Buyer

HR Services and Solutions • Permanent • Remote (West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom) • £55,000 - £65,000 / year • 3w ago

Role - Category Buyer c£65k + Benefits

1 x PERMANENT
1 X 6 - 12 months FIXED TERM CONTRACT (could lead to perm role)
LOCATIONS: WEST MIDLANDS or LEICESTER!
HYBRID - 4 DAYS ON SITE
GREAT BENEFITS!

My client is a leader in their field, due to continued growth they are looking for 2 Category Buyers with strong admin and excel skills with plenty of get up and go! My client is on a rapid growth trajectory with circa 500 employees and growing. You will be joining at an exciting time of growth within the established procurement team.

Duties and Responsibilities

·Supporting the implementation of defined category strategies for relevant commodities
Supporting the ongoing commodity risk management (CRM) process along with development of risk mitigation plans for designated supply base
Provision of market data, supplier data and market intelligence
Drafting tenders, conducting analysis and preparation of business recommendations
Delivery of relevant projects such as cost saving, quality improvemenT
Supplier relationship management, performance and KPI management
Input into the annual budget process, identifying and managing risks & opportunities as relevant
Identification and evaluation of potential new suppliers as required

Skills and Experience