Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsJoin a business with huge quality and excellence in product developmentProgressive hybrid working environment - Northamptonshire basedAbout Our ClientMy client are a reputable business, with a passion for efficiency and supporting ongoing professional developmentYou will join a company that is deep rooted with a mission statement and values that are followed dailyJob DescriptionAs part of this Category Buyer role in Northamptonshire the key responsibilities include:Reporting into head of procurement levelAnalyse the market to assess the potential for new products and servicesLeading category management and sourcing projects to optimise rangesDeveloping an exit strategy for unsuccessful productsBuilding and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing, terms, and quality of serviceNegotiate with suppliers to ensure maximum profitabilityQuick solutions to sales challengesCreate long term sourcing plan to drive continuous cost reductions / improved value.The Successful ApplicantTo be successful in this Category Buyer role in Northamptonshire you will have experience of:4 years + experience in a sourcing roleOrderly, efficient, and professional with a high level of speed and accuracy, attention to detail and excellent time management skills.Works well under pressure and is quick to embrace change. To contribute to the company's culture and valuesYou will have a dynamic, can do, passionate, and proven track record of delivering for internal and external customersAbility to influence and challenge thinking and decision making internally & externallyDirect experience with international suppliers and communications working in multiple different terms.Ability to manage & prioritise Customer and internal work demandsAbility to translate market trends and customer needs into a sourcing brief to tender across multiple suppliers.Understand the end to end supply chain and the cost make up of products to enable you to improve costs prices and manage price variabilityWhat's on OfferA market leading package is on offer for this role, see below:Salary is flexible based on experience 3 days on site, 2 from homeBonusPension25 days annual leave (33 total inc. BH)Carry over of 5 days at LM discretionBuy annual leave looking to be introduced by the end of this yearEV salary sacrifice schemeBHSF cash planContactOlly WarringtonQuote job refJN-102024-6558776Phone number+44 115 934 8701Job summaryJob functionProcurement & Supply ChainSubsectorDirect ProcurementSectorIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationNorthamptonshireContract typePermanentConsultant nameOlly WarringtonConsultant phone+44 115 934 8701Job referenceJN-102024-6558776
