Title: Buyer / Category Manager
Location: Doncaster / Hybrid
Sector: Manufacturing
Sea Global are delighted to be partnering with an exceptional manufacturing business who are an industry leader and household name. They are looking to add a multiple Buyers and Category Managers to the team during an exciting period of transformation.
The role sits within the Procurement function, which is central to driving cost efficiency, vendor performance, and end-to-end procurement. They are looking for procurement professionals that want to help drive the function forward and improve the already strong foundations through strategic category management.
You'll be part of a team focused on strategic sourcing, vendor management, and internal stakeholder collaboration, reporting to or working closely with other procurement professionals and manufaturing personnel.
They have multiple roles avaiable across direct and indirect categories so whether you have raw materials, services, capex, opex, or materials experience there is a role that could be suitable for you!
Please read on for more details and get in touch for more specifics on each role:
Role & Responsibilities
* Lead and negotiate framework agreements ensuring cost-effective procurement.
* Develop and execute category-specific sourcing strategies.
* Manage tenders and solicit vendor proposals (e.g., RFI, RFP, e-sourcing).
* Engage with internal stakeholders to align sourcing with business needs.
* Monitor vendor performance and manage supplier relationships.
* Help resolve contract disputes and manage price/scope changes professionally.
* Ensure full compliance with internal procedures.
Experience & Requirements
* Proven procurement experience (ideally in heavy manufacturing, supply chain, or services).
* Commercial and negotiation skills.
* Experience with vendor performance management and contract management.
* Familiarity with strategic sourcing and tendering processes.
* Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement abilities.
* CIPS membership or qualification (desirable but not essential).
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing complex information.