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 & Power point
Salary - £50,000/annum
Hybrid working pattern with 4 days in the office
If this sounds of interest, please apply now! Alternatively, if you require more information, call us on (phone number removed)