Senior Category Buyer

Pontoon; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Buyer to enhance their procurement team in Warwick. This pivotal role involves strategic sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and developing category strategies that align with business objectives. You will manage high-value procurements for critical projects, ensuring optimal commercial solutions and delivering significant value. With a focus on mentoring and leadership, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about procurement and ready to advance your career, this position is an excellent fit for you.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Proven ability to manage supply chains and deliver value.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies and execute sourcing strategies.
• Manage strategic sourcing events and engage with stakeholders.
• Mentor Buyers and Associate Buyers in procurement standards.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Supply Chain Management

Education

CIPS Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Buyer, Category Management
Location: Warwick (Hybrid/Flexible Working)
Salary: GBP46,000 - GBP57,000 per annum (plus a performance-based bonus)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you ready to take your procurement career to the next level? Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Buyer to join their vibrant team in Warwick! If you have a knack for strategic procurement and a passion for delivering excellence, this role is perfect for you!

About The Role

As a Senior Buyer in Category Management, you will play a crucial role in shaping procurement operations within your designated business area. You'll partner with the Category Manager to craft and deliver category strategies that align with business goals. Your expertise will drive high-value procurements for critical goods and services, ensuring the success of multi-billion-pound projects that have a national impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop category strategies, make commercial recommendations, and execute sourcing strategies to ensure best-in-class procurement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage strategic sourcing events, working with stakeholders to understand and challenge demand for optimal commercial solutions.
• Category Strategy Development: Support and deliver assigned category strategies, sharing best practices across teams.
• Market Analysis: Research supply markets, assess trends, and provide insights to global teams.
• Tender Management: Manage tender events to deliver value for key business products.
• Contract Management: Ensure successful delivery of contracted activities, identifying improvement opportunities and maximising value.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Mentor Buyers and Associate Buyers, promoting excellence in procurement standards.
• Forward Planning: Identify future requirements and ensure robust forecasting to maximise procurement value.

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in strategic sourcing and category management, ideally within a public sector procurement context. Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• CIPS qualification or similar is preferred.
• Strong project management and procurement life cycle skills.
• Proven ability to manage supply chains and deliver value.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to develop and manage complex commercial assessment models.
• Experience in contract development and management.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and advance your career in procurement, we want to hear from you! Join a team that values your expertise and drive for excellence.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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