Category Buyer

Bis Henderson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bis Henderson in West London is seeking an experienced Category Buyer to join an established procurement team within a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on category strategy, supplier development, cost optimisation and global sourcing, with involvement in NPI programmes alongside Engineering, Quality and Project teams.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in procurement in manufacturing/engineering, with proven experience in category strategies, international sourcing and complex

Qualifications

• 10+ years procurement experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience developing category/commodity strategies.
• Proven international sourcing and complex commercial negotiation experience.
• Experience supporting NPI with cross-functional Engineering, Quality and Project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategies across mechanical/engineered components, building a global supplier base.
• Lead commercial negotiations, supplier selection and contract management, delivering cost savings and improved total cost of ownership.
• Lead sourcing activity for NPI projects with Engineering, Quality and Project teams to meet cost, quality and supply requirements.
• Manage and develop supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and responsiveness.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through dual sourcing, supplier development and strategic supply agreements.

Skills

Category strategy

Supplier development

Negotiation

NPI projects

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree qualified

CIPS qualified/working towards CIPS

Job description

Category Buyer

West London

We are seeking an experienced Category Buyer to join an established Procurement team within a manufacturing environment. This is a key role for a commercially driven procurement professional with strong expertise in mechanical or engineered components, responsible for category strategy, supplier development, cost optimisation and sourcing across a global supply base. The role will also play a significant part in NPI programmes, working closely with Engineering, Quality and Project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategies across mechanical/engineered components, building a competitive, resilient and capable global supplier base.
• Lead commercial negotiations, supplier selection and contract management, delivering cost savings and improved total cost of ownership.
• Lead sourcing activity for NPI projects, working with Engineering, Quality and Project teams to ensure cost, quality and supply requirements are achieved.
• Manage and develop supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and responsiveness, driving continuous improvement.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through initiatives including dual sourcing, supplier development and strategic supply agreements.

Key Experience

• 10+ years' procurement experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment, with proven mechanical or engineered parts sourcing expertise.
• Experienced in developing category or commodity strategies.
• Proven international sourcing, supplier development and complex commercial negotiation experience.
• Experience supporting NPI or product development within a cross-functional Engineering, Quality and Project environment.
• Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach. Degree qualified or CIPS qualified/working towards CIPS would be advantageous.

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.