Category Buyer

My client are expanding their procurement function and you will join a thriving team as Senior Category Buyer
Taking full ownership of this buying role, you will become a true expert in your area with room to progress
Client Details
My client are a well known - FMCG Food Manufacturing company who invest heavily into colleagues development
They are on an exciting growth journey and wish to add top talent to their Procurement function Description
Reporting into Procurement Manager Level, the Senior Category Buyer will be responsible for:
Supporting the Procurement manager creating, inputting and recommend a Commodity Risk Management (CRM) plan for the defined area which the leadership team can approve
Support the Procurement manager whilst owning a defined area.
Ownership of the movement of PPV v Budget and clear understanding on the drivers
Managing raw material & finished Goods placing purchase orders to suppliers to ensure 100% OTIF to customers using appropriate tools within the business.
Close out accounts payable queries to reduce the outstanding invoice for your defined area.
Reviewing and drafting supplier contracts to provide terms
Other adhoc procurement tasks that come as part of the role Profile
To be successful in this FMCG Food - Senior Category Buyer Role (Leicestershire) you will have:
FMCG Food Manufacturing experience
Tendering project work including global sourcing and RFI/RFQ exposure
The ability to challenge suppliers, constructively to ensure cost savings whilst building long term relationships
Excel including VLook Ups/Pivot Table experience
A confident communicator, with the ablity to hit the ground running Job Offer
My client will invest heavility into your development, including supporting you with a market leading package:
Salary up to £50k depending on experience/exposure to spend and categories
Private Medical Insurance (single cover) including digital GP access
Life Assurance
Pension up to 5% employer contribution or cash equivalent
Car salary sacrifice scheme
Employee product discount on items

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