Category Buyer

Harrier Llc; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a self-motivated Category Buyer to join their Procurement team. This role involves managing specific product categories to ensure optimal cost and quality, supporting procurement service across operations. Responsibilities include stock control, supplier negotiations, and contributing to successful procurement practices. Ideal candidates will be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. This opportunity is perfect for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply chain management preferred.
• Strong networking skills to maintain supplier relationships.
• Ability to negotiate for the best price and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee material requirement planning for product categories.
• Manage stock control and liaise with brand management.
• Establish strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate pricing.

Skills

Experience using MS Office packages

Good written, verbal and digital communication skills

Ability to engage with colleagues and service users

Fluent in English

Skilled in Mathematics

Excellent attention to detail

Self motivated and ambitious

Can do attitude

Curious and inquisitive

Able to work independently

Calm under pressure

Methodical

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Category management · Responsible for material requirement planning, for product categories, ensuring just in time deliveries. · Stock control of product categories, liaising with Brand Management and Warehousing, forecasting on peaks and troughs. · Management of product deliveries and prior notifications for warehousing and logistics. · Managing alternative products, from QA sign off, samples and stock management. · Assist with system data input and receipting of goods. Supply chain management · Management of supply chain relationship for the category's products. · Negotiate pricing with supply chain to obtain the best price, and quality products. · Responsible for pricing matrixes for product categories. · Maintaining relationships with current suppliers, whilst seeking new suppliers. · Ensure that all procurement activity and tender requirements are in accordance with the company's processes. · Support the Senior Buyer with information for supply chain contracts and supply agreements., Category Buyer role is a crucial role in procurement and supply chain management within Harrier and is essential to the ongoing success of the business. The purpose of this role is to assist in providing a comprehensive procurement service to Harrier's UK and Czech production operations. The Category Buyers' key objectives are to manage specific product categories, ensuring Harrier obtains the best value while maintaining quality and meeting business objectives.

We have an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated and ambitious individual to join our friendly Procurement team!

• Experience using MS Office packages
• Good written, verbal and digital communication skills
• Ability to engage with colleagues and service users, collaborating at all levels
• Fluent in the English Language
• Skilled in Mathematics
• Accurate and organised with excellent attention to detail
• Self motivated and ambitious
• Have a "can do" attitude in meeting challenges and resolving problems
• Curious and inquisitive
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Calm under pressure and level headed
• Methodical
• Flexible and adaptable to change