Senior Buyer and Category Specialist– Maidenhead - £55,000, to £65,000 5% Bonus and Private Healthcare Melbreck Technical are working with a leading designer and manufacturer of special-purpose electro-mechanical and electronic equipment based near Maidenhead. Due to a planned expansion and succession planning for the next two to three years, they are actively looking for a Senior Buyer / Category Specialist to join the organisation as soon as possible. This role comes with excellent career prospects as it is a critical position within the business’s growth strategy. Senior Buyer and Category Specialist – Job Role: Develop and implement long-term category strategies to achieve cost savings, improve quality, improve on-time delivery and reduce supply risk. Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier assessments to identify sourcing opportunities, including supplier rationalisation. Lead RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), supplier negotiations, cross-functional supplier selection, and contract negotiation / execution for strategic spend categories. Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to understand their needs and align procurement strategies accordingly. Support the Procurement Manager to manage supplier performance Monitor industry trends, supply chain risks, and changes in the market that may influence sourcing plans. Collaborate with cross-function...