Buyer (Marine Manufacturing)
Plymouth
£40,000 - £50,000 + Training + Progression + Industry-Leading Projects + Excellent Benefits + Company Discounts + Early Friday Finish
Are you a Buyer or Procurement professional with a passion for driving value across supplier networks, looking to step into a high-impact strategic role with a world-renowned luxury yacht and boat manufacturer that offers long-term career progression, tailored training, a supportive team environment, exceptional benefits including local discounts, an early Friday finish of 12pm, and the opportunity to work for a prestigious industry leader?
Do you want to join a globally recognised leader known for craftsmanship, innovation, and a strong commitment to sustainability and employee development? With over 60 years of excellence and major investment in green technologies and eco-conscious materials, this is an exciting time to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your input, supports your growth, and offers outstanding benefits.
On offer is a fantastic opening to become a key part of a forward-thinking procurement team at a company that has proudly set the standard in detail and innovation for over 60 years. You'll be joining at an exciting time as the business continues to scale sustainably, supported by significant investment in green technologies and eco-conscious materials.
In the role, you will lead end-to-end category management activities across direct and indirect spend areas worth up to £50m. From building sourcing strategies and negotiating contracts to managing supplier performance and mitigating risk, you will have full ownership of your categories. You will also work closely with stakeholders from engineering, finance, logistics, and design to align procurement with business needs and deliver sustainable value.
This role would suit a Buyer or Procurement professional with a passion for driving value across supplier networks, looking to step into a high-impact strategic role with a world-renowned luxury yacht and boat manufacturer that offers long-term career progression, tailored training, a supportive team environment, exceptional benefits including local discounts, an early Friday finish of 12pm, and the opportunity to work for a prestigious industry leader.
The Role:
Lead category management activities across key spend areas (£30-50m)
Own sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship management processes
Deliver cost savings, supply continuity, and value-driven improvementsThe Person:
Category/ Procurement/ Buyer experience
Based or easily commutable to PlymouthKeywords: Category Manager, Category Lead, Buyer, Procurement Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Plymouth, Devon, Sustainability
Reference number: BBBH20704
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