Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Commercial and working in conjunction with this role as Category Buyer provides procurement and supplier partnership expertise to our team in the areas of strategic sourcing and category management for the Group.
The Postholder will provide a consistent supplier approach to our Category Management team, customers, sales teams, and the supply chain in order to effectively manage and optimise all procurement activities and leverage expertise for the Group. It is expected that the Postholder will deliver high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective methodologies to support our customers’ requirement and future needs, while taking into consideration the engagement of suppliers. A key function of the role is to drive engagement, innovation, and grow the customers’ business by leveraging suppliers to increase productivity, performance, and growth within a fair and competitive environment.
They will manage categories within the Zeus portfolio whether it is Corrugate / Tapes / Wrap and liaise with our suppliers holding them to account on performance and cost.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Research, Innovate, Tender, Launch & Review Cycle and execute global, regional, and country supply chain strategies in coordination with key stakeholders
2. Lead supplier qualification and sourcing activities e...