Strategic Category Buyer | Hybrid in Tech Manufacturing

Butler Rose; Ulverston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

5 weeks' annual leave + holidays

Flexible/hybrid working options

One day per week from home

Job summary

Butler Rose is recruiting a Procurement Category Buyer for an established manufacturing-focused organisation. You will manage supplier portfolios, develop sourcing strategies and deliver improvements in cost, quality and delivery. Hybrid role with home-working optional, in Ulverston.

Key focus areas include negotiating favourable terms, driving supplier performance and ensuring supply chain resilience while collaborating with internal stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Buyer or in Procurement within manufacturing.
• Experience using ERP systems with a strong grasp of MRP processes.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and supplier relationship abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• CIPS qualification or working toward accreditation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships ensuring strong performance in quality, cost and delivery.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities via negotiation and strategic sourcing.
• Lead supplier negotiations for competitive pricing and favourable terms.
• Evaluate supplier capability, performance and market conditions for sourcing decisions.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on sourcing projects and production needs.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply.
• Maintain compliance with contracts and company policies.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

MRP understanding

Sourcing strategy

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Butler Rose is recruiting a Procurement Category Buyer for an established manufacturing-focused organisation. You will manage supplier portfolios, develop sourcing strategies and deliver improvements in cost, quality and delivery. Hybrid role with home-working optional, in Ulverston.

Key focus areas include negotiating favourable terms, driving supplier performance and ensuring supply chain resilience while collaborating with internal stakeholders across the business.