Category buyer

Job Description

Category Buyer

Peterborough PE1 (Onsite role)

Initial 12 month contract – potential to extend for the right person, in line with business need

37 hours a week with an early finish on a Friday! Circa 08.00 start Mon - Fri

Up to £31.51 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £42.77

We’re looking for a Category Buyer to join a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of a world class range of engines, on an initial 12 month contract, which has potential to extend for the right person in line with business need! This is an incredible organisation to be aligned with, a Fortune 100 globally renowned company! Could this be the excellent opportunity you’ve been looking for, and the next step in your career?

What the Category Buyer’s remit involves:

• Developing, managing and executing the category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogues, and special procurement programs
• Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment
• Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions
• Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitiveness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers
• Managing global suppliers
• Travel: may be required, less than 20% of the time

Skills and experience the Category Buyer will need:

• Proven experience in purchasing (3 years min.) in an engineering manufacturing environment (e.g. automotive, off highway, aerospace etc). Must have direct material procurement experience
• Supplier Management and negotiation skills; demonstrable experience building and maintaining supplier relationships
• Ability to analyse data and use evaluation tools and techniques for procurement activities
• A strong communicator who is used to liaising with global suppliers
• Used to using an ERP/MRP software and a proficient user of Microsoft Office

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.