European Category Buyer - Automotive
Redditch
£40,000 - £45,000

STOP SCROLLING if you are looking for a fantastic opportunity to utilise your strategic sourcing and category management skills in a global manufacturing business!

This European-wide Procurement role will see you assume cradle to grave Procurement responsibility for a high value spend across a number of manufacturing sites. You will have the chance to develop category strategies at a European level and lead Procurement activities for a number of exciting new product development projects.

Read on for more details…!

What will the role involve?

• Developing and implementing category strategies for your defined procurement spend
• Working collaboratively in cross function al teams to drive sourcing and procurement projects for NPD and Production
• Leading on tendering, contract negotiation and contract management
• Managing supplier relationships and driving improvements in supplier performance
• Delivering savings, cash flow improvements, innovation and quality for your category
• Acting as the main point of contact for internal stakeholder queries
• Undertaking European business travel, as required

You will ideally have…

• Previous experience in a strategic procurement role, managing direct spend within a manufacturing environment
• Proven track record working with suppliers and/or internal stakeholders outside of the UK, managing spend across multiple sites / manufacturing locations
• Good knowledge of category management techniques
• Strong negotiation skills / commercial acumen
• Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of Excel
• Ability to undertake short European business trips, as required (no more than 10% travel)

This role will suit a motivated, self-starter who is comfortable taking the initiative and driving their own projects forward!

Why should I apply?

If you are looking for...

• A strategic procurement role managing a high value category with international reach
• A permanent contract with a company that offers a great office environment, flexible hours and hybrid/home working
• Fantastic benefits and remuneration package
• Great long term career prospects

... then this could be the one for you!

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