Global Category Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Suppliers

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

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.