Procurement Category Buyer

Macildowie Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics
Procurement Category Buyer - Up to £42,000 - Northampton
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm - Hybrid Working Available

Macildowie Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics has recently partnered with an organisation based in Northampton to recruit a Procurement Category Buyer to join a thriving and fast paced purchasing department.

The key objectives will be to support the senior purchasing team with sourcing duties including collaborating with new suppliers and on-boarding as well as managing an end-to-end procurement cycle.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate procurement records and delivering supplier and inventory reports for stakeholders.
• Develop and implement collaborative plans with suppliers to meet business objectives.
• Mitigate risk in the supply chain though dual sourcing, buffer stock agreements and identifying alternative solutions.
• Lead and manage the end-to-end sourcing process for key materials and services.
• Develop and execute a strategic procurement plan to ensure the supply of high-quality materials at the best possible cost.
• Negotiate and agree on supplier commercial terms including lead times, auditing and rebates.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable and long term source of supply
• Evaluate and select new suppliers to get the best match for the business need.
• Benchmark, monitor and audit suppliers on price, quality, delivery and capability criteria.
• Identify and propose new product opportunities within the categories.

The Candidate

• Previous experience operating in a Buyer/Senior Buyer/Category Manager role or similar.
• CIPS accreditation or working towards.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Able to travel to Northampton.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Company bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working available - 2 days in the offfice.
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Excellent progression development opportunities.
• Opportunity to progress with CIPS.

The first stage of the application process is to apply online. If you would like any more information about this vacancy before applying, please get in touch with Tom Whitsey.

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