Category Buyer
Posted 1 week ago by Seismic Recruitment
£27 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Desford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Category Buyer (Indirect) in Desford involves utilizing procurement expertise to purchase various supplies and services for a leading Fortune 100 off-highway machinery manufacturer. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for learning and independence, while managing supplier performance and executing category strategies. Candidates should possess negotiation skills and a strong background in indirect purchasing. This is a 12-month contract with the potential for extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute indirect purchasing for various categories, including canteen renovations and supplies.
- Support the execution of category strategy for tailored categories and manage supplier performance.
- Manage policies, agreements, source catalogues, and special purchasing programs.
- Identify opportunities for cost decreases, inventory reductions, and quality improvements.
- Act as a liaison between the organization and suppliers, ensuring clear communication.
Key Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years experience as an Indirect Buyer.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supply chain contracts.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confident and able to work independently.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Teams and Outlook.
- Desirable: MCIPS qualification or knowledge of Power BI.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Background in manufacturing or engineering industry.
Salary (Rate): £27.39/hr
City: Desford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Purchasing
Category Buyer (Indirect) Desford (LE9) 12 Month Contract – likely to extend for the right person 37.5 hours a week: 08:00-16:00 Mon-Fri Up to £20.00 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £27.39
We’re looking for an Indirect Category Buyer for our client’s site in Desford; to use their procurement expertise to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services, for a globally renowned Fortune 100 off highway machinery manufacturer. This is an opportunity to work as part of a great team, working with all levels within the company. Could this assignment be the next step in your Purchasing career?
What will the Category Buyer (Indirect) do?
- Indirect purchasing - one day you could be making purchases for the canteen renovation, the next you might be ordering paint. The work is varied, it’s a great opportunity to learn and have exposure and independence in the role.
- Support execution of category strategy for Tailored Categories and Develop and manage suppliers’ performance (QCLDM), support OPACC improvement agenda (OIA)
- Manage policies, agreements, source catalogues, and special purchasing programs
- Recognise the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
- Act as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions.
What skills and experience will the Category Buyer (Indirect) need?
Essential:
- 2 years minimum experience as an Indirect Buyer
- Negotiation skills; used to working with suppliers to manage supply chain - experience with contracts and negotiations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, positive outlook for a win/win resolution
- Keen and enthusiastic - personality will go a long way in this instance!
- Confident individual who can work from own initiative.
- Strategic thinker who also works towards teams’ objectives.
- Ability to prioritise work in a dynamic environment
- Strong Excel skills.
- Used to using Microsoft Office, Visio & purchasing systems Microsoft Office: in particular Teams, Outlook, Excel (Vlookup/Formulas), Powerpoint
Desirable:
- MCIPS qualified or Power BI knowledge would be an advantage
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and QCLDM
- Manufacturing or engineering industry background
To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted. The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.