Straight-Line Civils are currently hiring a Category Buyer to join an international company's procurement team. You will be based out of their office in West Bromwich, West Midlands. Key Responsibilities: * Supporting the Commodity Manager in Commodity Risk Management (CRM), utilising market intelligence and supplier knowledge and preparing reports as required * Maximise opportunities to mitigate risk across the area of spend responsibility * Reviewing supplier contracts and seeking terms which benefit the client * Drafting and executing RFI’s and RFQ’s, preparing recommendations for approval before implementation * Sourcing new suppliers, preparing for supplier approval, following new supplier processes, including master data requirements and onboarding of new suppliers * Seeking collaborative resolution of problems both internally and externally while protecting the long-term interests of the company. * Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders * Own the CRM category plan for your defined area and ensure all supplier master data for your defined category is accurate and maintained Key Skills: * 5+ years’ experience in Sourcing and Commodity markets mainly in food manufacturing * Experience in supplier management * Experience in ERP and MRP tools * High level understanding of incoterms * Competency in negotiation skills * High level competency on Excel...