Job Description: Category Buyer
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the implementation and governance of the defined procurement strategy
* Leading on tenders, supplier negotiations, and supporting cross-functional procurement projects
* Adhere to all procurement policies, procedures, and compliance standards
* Ensure all regulatory and legislative requirements are met across categories and projects
* Take ownership and accountability for achieving agreed targets and objectives
* Execute the category plan in alignment with your line manager's direction
* Build in-depth knowledge of assigned categories and collaborate cross-functionally within relevant spend areas
* Progressively develop expertise to become a category specialist for a designated area of spend
* Engage closely with internal stakeholders, including Group companies where applicable, to gain a clear understanding of business needs
* Lead or contribute to cross-category and cross-functional initiatives as required
* Monitor and analyse pricing data, comparing market trends against contractual positions to support business and commercial goals.
* Identify and mitigate risks within the sourcing strategy to minimise exposure to the business.
* Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, ensuring performance targets are met and value is maximized through collaboration.
* Complete all necessary administrative tasks to support departmental and business operations effectively
Location - Birmingham
Salary - £40,000 + £6,000 car allowance