Category Buyer Tractor & Vehicle

Kramp; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural parts supplier in the UK seeks a Category Buyer for Tractor & Vehicle to define and execute supplier strategies. Responsibilities include negotiating pricing and delivery, managing supplier performance, and analyzing market trends. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background and at least 6 years of experience in technical buying. Benefits include flexible work policies and a profit-sharing bonus.

Benefits

25 vacation days

Flexible working policy

Travel allowance

Profit sharing bonus

Training budget

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in a technical buyer role.
• Basic technical knowledge of machine construction.
• Experience in wholesale or manufacturing buying.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Identify stakeholder needs through effective communication.
• Optimize supplier portfolio for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Drive improvements in supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Market dynamics understanding

Stakeholder communication

Cost-saving initiatives

Education

Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Do you enjoy identifying and selecting suppliers to ensure a best-in-class supplier portfolio that aligns with the broader category strategy & plans? Then join Kramp as Category Buyer Tractor & Vehicle.

You define and execute supplier strategy and plans, meet value proposition requirements, protect profitability and enhance overall supply chain performance.

What is your role?

You negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules to secure competitive deals and manage supplier performance. You use market and competitor insights to inform buying decisions, run tenders, and maintain a cost-effective and attractive product assortment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder engagement: Identify and address stakeholder needs through effective communication and meetings.

• Business planning: Support annual category strategies, business case development, and resource estimation.

• Supplier management: Optimize supplier portfolio for performance, cost-efficiency, and risk management.

• Sourcing: Analyse cost drivers, market trends, and supplier options to support informed decisions.

• Buying: Negotiate assortment and pricing within assigned categories.

• Contracting: Execute standard negotiation and contracting processes.

• Supplier relations: Monitor supplier performance, address gaps, and drive improvements.

• Category management: Deliver category goals and identify improvement opportunities.

• Cost reduction: Propose and implement cost-saving initiatives.

• Supply Chain Management: Achieve performance targets and contribute to supply chain optimization.

Who are you?

For this role we have a couple of requirements

Professional Experience

• Completed bachelor's Degree, preferably in mechanical engineering.

• At least 6 years of experience to deal with the majority of situations and able to advise others.

• Basic technical knowledge about how the machines are built is needed.

• Experience as a technical buyer (e.g. wholesale or manufacturing).
  

Key Competencies for Success

• You have excellent negotiating skills;

• You are able to deliver clear, concise messages tailored to different audiences;

• You handle disagreements constructively, encourage diverse views, and seeks collaborative solutions;

• Good understanding of market dynamics and business drivers;

• Able to anticipate future trends and translate them into actionable strategies that support long-term success;

• Good at taking ownership of results, following through on commitments, and continuously learns from outcomes.

What do we offer?

We are an ambitious, fast-growing and financially sound organization. Besides your monthly salary, you can obviously expect:

• 25 vacation days and 12 ADV days (based on a fulltime NL contract)

• Flexible working policy in hours and location

• Travel- and working from home allowance

• Profit sharing bonus

• Great budget for training and courses

• Generous pension plan.

Do you want to join us?
In case you feel challenged by the above role description and requirements, we are interested in meeting you! Please use the application button and send your CV and cover letter.

Do you have a question about the process? Please do not hesitate to contact Sophie ten Berge, Talent Acquisition Specialist.

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About us

Thanks to our ambitions we are active throughout Europe: a leading position in the agricultural market for parts. We heavily invest in E-Business and innovations. Our aim is to make it easy for our customers to run their business. Working at Kramp means working with over 3500 international colleagues. The people at Kramp are enthusiastic, professional and involved. We speak our customers’ language, understand their challenges and earn their trust to exceed their expectations. Our promise “It’s that easy” is embedded in our culture and DNA.

Working at Kramp means:

… you belong here! Being part of our open business community
… your work makes a difference!Have an impact on what matters

…you will develop and realize!Learn and realize your potential

More about Kramp:https://www.careeratkramp.com/nl-nl

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