Category Specialist: Rubber & Seals Procurement (Hybrid)

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Yeovil; Ibrido; GBP 42.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Gi Group is partnering with a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation to recruit a Category Specialist for a 12-month contract starting early December. You will manage the Rubber, Seals & Chemicals category, supporting manufacturing operations and global fleet activities, working with stakeholders across multiple countries to deliver effective procurement strategies.

Based in Yeovil with a hybrid split (1 day per week in the office), the role requires strong negotiation skills, supplier

Competenze

• Experience in category management, strategic sourcing or supplier management in manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder influence abilities.
• Experience with long-term supplier contracts and performance reviews.
• Analytical, communicational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with aerospace, defence, automotive or industrial manufacturing is beneficial.
• Knowledge of rubber products, seals, elastomeric components is desirable.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and long-term procurement plans.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, including contract negotiations, pricing agreements, renewals and performance reviews.
• Lead commercial negotiations for long-term agreements, ensuring competitive pricing and compliant contracts.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, selection and onboarding for strategic sourcing.
• Lead tendering exercises and supplier projects to improve resilience and cost competitiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in service levels and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations and Procurement teams to align sourcing strategy.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Category management

Descrizione del lavoro

Gi Group is partnering with a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation to recruit a Category Specialist for a 12-month contract starting early December. You will manage the Rubber, Seals & Chemicals category, supporting manufacturing operations and global fleet activities, working with stakeholders across multiple countries to deliver effective procurement strategies.

Based in Yeovil with a hybrid split (1 day per week in the office), the role requires strong negotiation skills, supplier