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Category Buyer
JR United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Hybrid
GBP 55,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Category Buyer to take charge of category strategies and supplier negotiations in a vibrant and fast-paced environment. This role offers the chance to work with some of the best professionals in the field while driving cost savings and enhancing stakeholder relationships. With a hybrid work model and a supportive culture, this opportunity promises career progression and a rewarding work atmosphere. If you are a proactive individual with a passion for procurement and a knack for building relationships, this role is tailor-made for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 5 years' experience in Category Management, ideally in Indirects.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills required.
Responsibilities
- End-to-end ownership of category strategies and spend analysis.
- Supplier sourcing, negotiations, and relationship management.
Skills
Job description
Your new company
A Globally Renowned Organisation is looking to recruit a Category Buyer to join their vibrant and fast-paced business. This is not your typical Category Buyer role. This is an incredibly exciting role that requires creative thinking, working with some of the best people in the industry!
Your new role
- Category Buyer role taking full end-to-end ownership of category strategies, spend analysis
- RFI, RFQ, RFP
- Supplier sourcing, negotiations and relationship and risk management
What you'll need to succeed
- 5 years' Procurement experience in Category Management, ideally in Indirects
- Strong communication, negotiation and engagement skills
- Proactively identifying and driving cost savings and cost reductions
- People person, ability to build stakeholders relationships is key
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to work with a fantastic organisation that will progress your career
- Hybrid work system - only 3 days a week onsite
- Great people culture and work environment, open and approachable
- Salary up to £55,000 + bonus and benefits!
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please EMAIL your updated CV to with your current salary, notice period and post code.
Only candidates with a valid right to work will be accepted. Sponsorship is not available. Please include your visa type and expiry date in email.
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