Job Description
Location: Market Drayton or Telford
Working Pattern: 3 days office / 2 days remote
Full-time, Permanent role
We’re looking for a Category Buyer to join our Procurement to manage an area of spend of high complexity; creating robust spend category strategies; active business partnering with key stakeholders and ensure relevant contract compliance.
What you’ll do:
* Partner with stakeholders to maintain supply and quality standards.
* Support the creation and implement of category strategies for key spend areas aligned with the Business Units and Group service functions in close alignment with Group Category Lead.
* Lead tenders and negotiations to secure best commercial outcomes.
* Manage supplier relationships, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Maintain accurate records, contracts, and purchase orders in SAP.
Key responsibilities:
* Observe and analyse procurement markets to identify opportunities.
* Execute tenders and create negotiation plans to challenge the supply base.
* Ensure compliance with procurement policies and spend rules.
* Identify and deliver value creation initiatives using market intelligence.
What we’re looking for:
1. Strong analytical an...