Category Specialist

Sciensus; Burton upon Trent; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sciensus seeks a Category Specialist to own supplier relationships and ensure continuous supply across direct and indirect categories, linking suppliers with internal teams to support patient access.

You will lead category strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive cost efficiency while upholding regulatory standards and CSR goals. ERP experience and strong data skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in purchasing and supplier relationship management.
• Strong negotiation skills, commercial acumen, and cost efficiency.
• Excellent communication with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the purchasing lifecycle and cross‑functional collaboration.
• A data‑driven mindset, able to analyse and present insights clearly.
• Experience with an ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• Strong Excel capabilities; Power BI knowledge is a bonus.
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of procurement trends.
• CIPS Level 4 Diploma and education to at least A‑level in a business‑related subject.

Aufgaben

• Lead and deliver category strategies to optimise spend and performance.
• Conduct market and supplier research to support operational and service delivery goals.
• Manage the full range of procurement activities including PO creation, demand planning, supplier relationship management, and lifecycle activities.
• Negotiate contracts, secure savings, and implement procurement best practices.
• Drive improvements in supplier performance and contribute to CSR objectives.
• Maintain product availability, track risks, and implement Get to Green (G2G) plans.
• Support operational teams through proactive backorder and stock‑out recovery.
• Ensure accurate supplier documentation, regulatory checks, and data management.
• Support access to NHS Framework agreements and customer contract implementation.
• Collaborate with supply and demand planning to monitor forecast adherence.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and liaise with Accounts.
• Maintain departmental SOPs and uphold all relevant regulatory standards (CQC, GDP, GPHC, ICO etc.).

Kenntnisse

Purchasing experience

Supplier relations

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Communication

ERP knowledge

Excel

Power BI

Data-driven mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

CIPS Level 4 Diploma

A-level in Business

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Jobbeschreibung

At Sciensus, our mission is simple yet powerful: to give patients control of their health through knowledge, choice, convenience, and connection.

If you’re driven by making a real impact and thrive in a fast‑paced, purpose‑led environment, this is your opportunity to shine.

We’re looking for a Category Specialist to take ownership of key supplier relationships, ensure continuity of supply across direct and indirect categories, and play a vital role in driving value throughout our procurement operation.

You’ll act as the critical link between suppliers and internal teams, managing everything from sourcing strategy to issue resolution — and ensuring our patients receive the products and services they rely on.

In this role, you will:

Lead and deliver category strategies that optimise spend and performance

Conduct market and supplier research to support operational and service delivery goals

Manage the full range of procurement activities including PO creation, demand planning, supplier relationship management, and lifecycle activities

Negotiate contracts, secure savings, and implement procurement best practices

Drive improvements in supplier performance and contribute to our CSR objectives

Maintain product availability, track risks, and implement Get to Green (G2G) plans

Support operational teams through proactive backorder and stock‑out recovery

Ensure accurate supplier documentation, regulatory checks, and data management

Support access to NHS Framework agreements and customer contract implementation

Collaborate with supply and demand planning to monitor forecast adherence

Resolve invoice discrepancies and liaise with Accounts

Maintain departmental SOPs and uphold all relevant regulatory standards (CQC, GDP, GPHC, ICO etc.)

What You Bring

Proven experience in purchasing and supplier relationship management

Strong negotiation skills, commercial acumen, and an eye for cost efficiency

Excellent communication with the ability to build trust across suppliers and stakeholders

Knowledge of the purchasing lifecycle and cross‑functional collaboration

A data‑driven mindset, able to analyse and present insights clearly

Experience with an ERP system (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365)

Strong Excel capabilities; Power BI knowledge is a bonus

A commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of procurement trends

CIPS Level 4 Diploma and education to at least A‑level in a business‑related subject