Senior Category Buyer

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Gleeson Recruitment Group Full time

Gleeson has been exclusive partnered with a Rail Business looking for a Category Buyer. This Opportunity would be best fitted to a professional looking to expand their knowledge within the Rail industry.

Job Title: Senior Category Buyer

Locations: Derby / Birmingham

Duties:

  • Develop and execute processes necessary for negotiating supplier contracts at the site, indirect expenditures, and any specialised projects.
  • Cultivate relationships with suppliers across the organisation from a procurement standpoint, ensuring adherence to contractual service levels.
  • Enforce compliance with agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) among suppliers.
  • Conduct routine contract evaluations with the supply chain when appropriate.
  • Manage warranty procedures and resolutions, promptly addressing all warranty claims by customers.
  • Collaborate with customers and suppliers to resolve disputes and ensure supplier readiness for both planned and unforeseen needs.
  • Assess and accredit all of the suppliers appropriately.
  • Ensure effective setup of all suppliers, including Purchase Order (PO) management.
  • Maintain current budgets and spending in line with contract-related price adjustments.
  • Exercise responsibility for the care, custody, and control of company assets.
  • Efficiently manage material and service suppliers to ensure effective operations.
  • Oversee all third-party relationships for spare part control and utilisation.
  • Fulfil any other reasonable requests within the function.
  • Provide assistance to suppliers and internal functions regarding health and safety matters.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the function and the business.
  • Operate in accordance with the organisation's values and behaviours.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Rail Sector Experience
  • Commercial and Supply Awareness
  • Procurement & Buyer Experience

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