Category Buyer

Up to £39k + £2000 relocation support + an attractive benefits package
Skegness + option to apply for hybrid working

The Category Buyer will manage the procurement category of raw materials and services for the Consumables business unit, driving improvements in cost, quality, and availability in order to generate and maximise business unit margin.

This role is strategic focusing on actively reducing costs by implementing a procurement strategy for the products which are high-cost impact and high supply risk.

The ideal Category Buyer will:

• Be working towards or have a desire to complete a Procurement related qualification – eg; CIPS
• Experience of undertaking competitive tendering exercises, including the use of Request for Quotation and Request for Proposal documentation
• Knowledge of supplier performance management and supplier relationship management
• A detailed understanding of MRP system principles
• Detail orientated - highly accurate, excellent attention to detail, ability to analyse and interpret data to influence stakeholders
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook; including the ability to manipulate data, use pivot tables, graphs, and lookups
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Internationally

The Category Buyer will:

• Develop and adopt a category management approach to the procurement of raw materials services used within the Consumables business unit. 
• Develop and pursue cost saving strategies for the Consumables business unit.
• Execute competitive procurement exercises to achieve cost reductions within the Consumables business unit.
• Negotiate advantageous terms and pricing for supply arrangements
• Performance Management of business-critical suppliers
• Management of business stock holding policy
• Providing procurement support and advice to key internal stakeholders

The company’s key markets are the supply and processing of specialist workwear to cleanroom (pharmaceutical, medical, aerospace) and manufacturing (steel making, engineering, automotive) organisations. The company also manufactures and distributes an extensive range of cleanroom consumable products worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have experience of buying/ purchasing and building supplier relationships.  This role would suit a Buyer who has a hunger to identify and pursue cost saving opportunities.

There is substantial scope for personal development and the opportunity to work towards the CIPS qualification. 

What you will receive in return:

• Great starting salary
• £2000 relocation support  
• 30 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days for loyalty service
• Hybrid working – option to request up to 3 days working from home
• A generous yearly bonus paid every January, to all staff (3-5% of wages)
• Company Sick Pay scheme
• Company pension contributions with a minimum of 5% of salary
• Generous parental pay schemes (i.e., maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, adoption)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing support and programmes
• Employee recognition initiatives
• Training and Development opportunities
• Annual Family Fun Days, fully paid for by the business
• Great supportive environment at a company that is growing significantly and is highly profitable

Our client

Our client are one of the largest providers of workwear solutions and cleanroom consumables within the UK into pharmaceutical, medical, aerospace engineering, automotive and manufacturing industries.

Their passion is to be the first to develop new technological solutions that change the shape of the markets they serve creating quality and efficiency for their customers.

The company also manufactures and distributes an extensive range of cleanroom consumable products worldwide. The company has an ambitious and clear growth vision and has built its first factory outside of the UK in India. 

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience and meet the criteria above please apply below.