Senior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in the Rail sector is seeking a Senior Category Buyer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious individual to lead procurement strategies and drive cost efficiencies. You will be responsible for implementing category strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting the overall procurement function. With a focus on career development and mentoring, this position promises to be rewarding for those who excel in high-profile environments. If you have a proven track record in procurement and a passion for innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Development

Mentoring Programs

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Procurement lead in the Rail industry.
• Experience in developing procurement processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement category strategies for key procurement categories.
• Identify opportunities for innovative services and products.

Skills

Procurement Management

Category Strategy Development

Cost Efficiency Strategies

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Education

Membership in the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

Job description

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An industry leader in the Rail sector, this company has significant assets under management. Offering career development and mentoring. This is an amazing role for an ambitious person who leads by example and strives to excel in a high-profile division. Due to exponential growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Category Buyer to join on a permanent basis:

Reporting to the Procurement Manager your responsibilities will include:

1. Implement agreed category strategies for the procurement on key categories.
2. Be seen as the Procurement subject matter experts on their assigned categories, and the benefits they can deliver to the customer and end user
3. Identify opportunities for new services through the use of innovative products to customers
4. Support the overall drive for cost efficiencies across the procurement function
5. Support the development of procurement processes and systems
6. Working as part of the procurement function, supporting the development of the overall strategy and annual business plan
7. Work effectively with other functions/departments, often as part of cross-functional teams
8. Operate in line with the organisation’s values and behaviours

Must haves:

1. Proven track record as a Procurement lead in the Rail industry
2. Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply is preferable but not essential