Job Description: Capex Category Buyer
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the implementation and governance of the defined procurement strategy.
* 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.
* Define the scope of Capex projects in collaboration with stakeholders and manage supplier communication accordingly.
* Lead or support negotiations with suppliers for Capex-related projects.
* Ensure full adherence to the Company’s Capex process, including all approval stages.
* 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 minimize 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 - £50,000 + £6,000 car allowance