Category Buyer

LF Legal Translation Services; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Category Buyer to enhance their supply chain and procurement team. This role offers the chance to develop procurement strategies, conduct market analysis, and manage supplier relationships effectively. You will be instrumental in negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards. With hybrid working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you’re passionate about procurement and eager to drive cost-saving initiatives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply chain within electromechanical manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies and conduct market analysis.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Negotiation Skills

Supplier Management

ERP Systems Knowledge

Job description

Our clients based close to Fareham are actively seeking a Category Buyer to join their growing supply chain and procurement team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in developing procurement strategies for specific product categories.

Support preparation and implementation of category plans.

Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and evaluate supplier capabilities to support procurement decisions.

Monitor commodity pricing trends and adapt procurement strategy.

Prepare documentation for contract discussions and meetings to drive continuous cost down.

Assist in/own contract negotiation, maintaining supplier agreements, and ensuring contractual compliance.

Manage supplier relationships by tracking supplier performance and driving the resolution of supplier related issues.

Meet with suppliers to review corrective action plans.

Collaborate with internal teams such as sales, marketing, operations, and finance to gather business requirements and support aligned procurement activities.

Perform procurement data analysis to identify cost saving opportunities and implement them.

Develop a procurement plan based on historical procurement data.

Ensure procurement activities adhere to company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards, assisting in mitigating supply chain risks.

Support senior colleagues in auditing supplier compliance documentation.

Identify potential compliance concerns and escalate appropriately.

Participate in training sessions to stay updated on compliance regulations and procurement best practices

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a procurement or supply chain role within an electromechanical manufacturing environment
• Negotiation and Supplier Management
• Basic knowledge of ERP Systems
  
  

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Hybrid working arrangements