Category Buyer (3 Roles)

The Category Buyer will collaborate with the wider product, design and Quality Control (QC) functions and champion the development of the performance of the existing supply base. Where appropriate they will identify new sources and rationalise the current supply base.

The responsibilities for this Manufacturing Category Buyer role in Hinckley include:

*Manage a selection of suppliers for a given commodity group(s).
*Manage and own the sourcing and development activities of components for new model programmes to achieve key stage gates before handing over ownership to the Supply Chain Team for ongoing production.
*Develop a strategy for their commodities ensuring best value and quickest and most suitable sources for new model development programmes.
*Analyse supplier resources to ensure continued development support.
*Perform category management including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract, performance and risk management.
* Evaluate cost data and quotation analyses for supplier selections.
* Identify cost saving opportunities and developing a strategy through Value Engineering (VE) or negotiations.
* Develop and maintain expert knowledge of their commodity's global supply market and ensure a suitable knowledge base is maintained for the company.
*Preparation of reports and presentations for their respective categories.
*Any other related tasks to support the daily running of the department.
* To undertake and assist with projects as required by your Manager.
* Any other ad-hoc duties as required by your Manager.