Global Category Buyer - FTC

Norgine; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Norgine is seeking a Global Category Buyer to support the delivery of global procurement strategies. You will manage sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and supplier management activities, and help develop category strategies.

You will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers while identifying cost-saving opportunities and providing data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Category management and strategic sourcing expertise.
• Procurement process knowledge and supplier management capability.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to prioritise work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Sound commercial and financial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and supplier management activities.
• Support development and execution of category strategies.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Identify cost-saving, quality, and service improvement opportunities.
• Analyse procurement and market data to provide actionable insights.
• Monitor supplier performance and support issue resolution.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across Norgine.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project prioritisation

Financial acumen

Education

Higher education qualification

Job description

What you'll do

As a Global Category Buyer, you will support the delivery of global procurement strategies by:

• Managing sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and supplier management activities.
• Supporting the development and execution of category strategies.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Identifying cost-saving, quality, and service improvement opportunities.
• Analysing procurement and market data to provide actionable insights.
• Monitoring supplier performance and supporting issue resolution.
• Contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across Norgine.

What you'll bring

• Category management and strategic sourcing expertise.
• Procurement process knowledge and supplier management capability.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to prioritise work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Sound commercial and financial awareness.

Experience

• Experience in procurement and category management.
• Previous experience in Paper-based Categories is a plus.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Exposure to procurement data analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Relevant higher education qualification or equivalent professional experience.

We're looking for people who

• Drive results by taking ownership and making informed decisions.
• Dare to challenge the status quo, bring fresh ideas, and embrace innovation.
• Develop strong partnerships, communicate effectively, and value diverse perspectives

Why Norgine

At Norgine, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to learn, contribute, and succeed. Norgine is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.