Category Buyer
Posted 1 day ago by PE Global
£20 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Desford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Category Buyer (indirect) role at a leading multinational manufacturer involves developing and executing purchasing strategies for indirect categories. The position requires managing supplier relationships and ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards. This is a 12-month contract based on-site in Desford, England. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship assistance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing, managing, and executing the indirect purchasing category strategy.
- Managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs.
- Identifying opportunities for cost decreases, inventory reductions, and quality improvements.
- Acting as a liaison between the organization and suppliers to communicate information clearly.
- Documenting supplier performance regarding timeliness and production.
- Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
Key Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with PowerBI is highly advantageous.
- Purchasing experience.
- Experience with contracts and negotiations.
Salary (Rate): £20.42ph PAYE
City: Desford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
PE Global is currently recruiting for a Category Buyer (indirect) for a leading multinational manufacturer of construction and mining equipment client based in Desford. This is an initial 12 months contract position working on site 5 days a week. Pay rate is £20.42ph PAYE or £30.98ph Umbrella.
Duties of the role/Responsibilities
- Developing, managing and executing the indirect purchasing category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs.
- Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
- Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions.
- Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitiveness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers.
Education/Experience
- Microsoft office proficient with a focus on Excel.
- Experience with PowerBI highly advantageous.
- Purchasing experience
- Experience with contracts and negotiations
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV. Please click the link below to apply.
***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***