Category Buyer

3 days ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

Category Buyer - Indirect I Based in North Birmingham I Salary £35,000 to £45,000 plus bonus
**Your new company**
An established and market leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative products and equipment. Based in North Birmingham, they currently recruiting for an Indirect Category Buyer to join the procurement team.
**Your new role**
Reporting to the Procurement Director, the Category Buyer (Indirect) will be responsible for managing the procurement of indirect goods and services across the organisation. Key categories will include facilities management, packaging, machinery, business servicesand engineering services. The Category Buyer will lead sourcing and tendering processes, negotiate on and draft contracts, supplier onboarding, and review and manage supplier relationships. The role will partner key internal stakeholders to understand businessplans and ensure procurement requirements are delivered that minimise costs and risks, as well as ensuring reliability and quality of service.
**What you'll need to succeed
**To be successful you will be an experienced Category Buyer or Senior Buyer with strong expertise of managing indirect goods and services procurement. Previous experience of managing contracts and one off spend is required. You will be able to demonstratesuccess in commercial negotiation, supplier management and driving down costs. It is vital that you can build relationships with people across the business, be analytical and have a solutions focused approach.
**What you'll get in return**
You will receive a salary of £35,000 to £45,000 plus bonus and benefits
**What you need to do now**
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


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