Category Specialist/Senior Buyer

Russell Taylor Group; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Oil and Gas sector is seeking a skilled Category Specialist with a strong background in Category Management. This role involves building relationships with senior stakeholders, leading category spend oversight, and developing strategic management practices. With a focus on market analysis and contract management, this position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive significant value. The company provides an attractive benefits package, including generous annual leave, a robust pension plan, and private medical insurance, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to make an impact in a thriving industry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

10% Company contribution pension

Private medical insurance

Holiday purchase

Free canteen

Free secure on-site parking

Employee assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Experience with Tier 1 (COMAH) and Category Management.
• Working towards or holding a CIPS Professional Diploma (L6).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Senior Stakeholders.
• Lead and oversee categories of spend and conduct market analysis.

Skills

Category Management

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Market Analysis

Value Engineering

Education

CIPS Professional Diploma (L6)

Tools

ERP Systems

SAP

Job description

Category Specialist

Are you experienced in Category Management?

Would you like to work in the Oil and Gas industry?

Then this opportunity could be for you!

This opportunity offers:

1. 25 days annual leave (increases with service)
2. 10% Company contribution pension, increasing to 15% with service
3. Private medical insurance
4. Holiday purchase
5. Free canteen
6. Free secure on-site parking
7. Access to Employee assistance programmes with various discounts

Responsibilities include:

1. Building and maintaining strong relationships with Senior Stakeholders
2. Leading and overseeing categories of spend
3. Conducting market analysis, developing and implementing Category Management strategies, and managing contracts while exploring value engineering options

Location: Cheshire

Requirements:

1. Experience with Tier 1 (COMAH)
2. Working towards or having obtained CIPS Professional Diploma (L6)
3. Demonstrated success in negotiations, stakeholder and supplier relationship management, and category management (Practitioner)
4. Experience working with ERP Systems Knowledge, with SAP knowledge being advantageous

If your CV is not up to date, no worries, simply apply and we can look at it later.