Category Buyer

5 months ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom ITM Power PLC Full time

**Category Buyer**

**ITM Power**

Location: Sheffield

Direct Applications Only - No Agency Applicants at this time

**About ITM Power**

Building on more than two decades of science led research and development, ITM Power designs and manufactures pioneering PEM electrolysers that produce green hydrogen. This helps pave the way to a cleaner economy by enabling industry to decarbonise.

As the first hydrogen related company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, it’s no exaggeration to say that we’re globally recognised experts in our field.

In recent years, interest in green hydrogen has increased rapidly worldwide. To help meet demand and accelerate global progress towards net-zero, we have scaled up at speed.

In 2021, we opened our cutting-edge factory at Bessemer Park, Sheffield, representing a step-change in our ambition as a business.

**Why join us**

Our business is entering a significant period of transition, a pivotal stage of its development to scale its business while advancing its organisational culture towards a highly focused delivery company.

You will be working with an inspiring bunch of people, who all share our desire, commitment and ambition to succeed. Our talented team of individuals display energy and enthusiasm with the ability to adapt to ever evolving business needs, encouraging each other to be the best we can. We’ve come a long way, join us to play a key role in the next step of our incredible journey

**What are we looking for**

We have an opportunity for a Category Buyer to join our Procurement team. This role is responsible for liaising with stakeholders in the business to define and ensure successful deployment of any given category strategy whilst verifying that supplier management processes are followed and all direct / indirect materials, including contract services are provided at the lowest total cost of acquisition. The Category Buyer will lead supplier business reviews to support supplier relationship management and encourage supply chain improvements and cost reduction/value add dialogues.

Incumbents of the role are accountable to maintain a professional, structured and organised process for the management of overall supplier performance, direct and indirect purchase orders and contract services in line with the pertinent procurement policies.

The Category Buyer will work with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure that all inbound materials or contract services are provided Right-First Time and On Time, In Full (OTIF) and where necessary, coordinate and communicate change plans and problem resolutions. This will include creating information to feed into the supplier scorecard and performance matrix to support a zero defects culture. The role will also be expected to deputise for the Category Manager when required.

**Responsibilities**

QUALITY
- Facilitate the selection and qualification (approval) process for new suppliers within any given product category in line with the Supplier Selection and Nomination procedure**.** This includes prototype and sample parts.
- Facilitate the de-selection process for any current supplier which continuously underperforms against agreed QCDR targets and/or fails to comply with the Supplier Selection and Nomination procedure.
- Ensure the supplier is aware and can provide the required documentation/material conformance certificates to complete first article inspection/PPAP where specified prior to any order being placed.
- Support the Supplier Quality Engineer where required to ensure that all underperforming suppliers have robust quality improvement plans in place and support with resolving any repeat/underperforming supplier quality issues in line with the Supplier Performance and Management procedure/Escalation Process.
- Provide feedback to suppliers of their delivered quality performance as part of supplier performance management (QCDR) reviews.

COST
- Receive bids and conduct commercial evaluation.
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best commercial package for ITM and prepare recommendation for award.
- Identify cost saving opportunities using appropriate levers including but not restricted to; contract reviews, supplier benchmarking, material price benchmarking, VAVE, LEAN opportunities, etc. aligned to the category strategy.
- Support the budget planning and reporting cycle with regard to forecast savings and on-costs.
- Coordinate with suppliers to facilitate any necessary actions and initiatives to reduce supplier cost of poor quality (NRFT) and warranty cost reduction. This will include cost recovery where required.

DELIVERY
- Conduct RFI/RFQ in accordance with the Supplier Selection and Nomination procedure and in line with overall project timing plans.
- Place all PO’s in accordance with the Purchase Order and Demand procedure for prototype, sample, production materials, indirect materials and contract services in a timely manner and in line with overall project timing plans. Verifying that

  • Category Buyer

    5 months ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom ITM Power PLC Full time

    **Category Buyer** **ITM Power** Location: Sheffield Direct Applications Only - No Agency Applicants at this time **About ITM Power** Building on more than two decades of science led research and development, ITM Power designs and manufactures pioneering PEM electrolysers that produce green hydrogen. This helps pave the way to a cleaner economy by...

  • Buyer

    1 month ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Our client, a major manufacturing business, seek to appoint a Buyer to their procurement team. A major part of the role will be communicating with suppliers, chasing overdue orders and raising purchase orders for non-stock items and services when required. As Buyer you will be responsible for procurement for non-stock material and service purchases,...

  • Assistant Buyer

    5 months ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Pricecheck Full time

    **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** - Ensure we have stock of repeatable lines by running and monitoring the re-order report each week. Review rates of sale and forecast to suggest re-order quantities to your buyer to ensure we have three months stock on the floor. - Preparing attractive presentations and offers to the sales team to highlight new products as well as...

  • Assistant Buyer

    5 months ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Pricecheck Full time

    **Job description** In this commercial, fast-paced role you will be building relationships with a range of suppliers across wide and varied product categories, from wholesalers and traders to globally recognised brand owners such as L’Oréal, Reckitt Benckiser, Johnson and Johnson and Kellogg’s. You will be tailoring your approach, from securing...

  • Assistant Buyer

    5 months ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Pricecheck Full time

    Pricecheck is a multi-award-winning international wholesaler and distributor of fast-moving consumer goods. We stock more than 8,000 branded products from health & beauty, fragrance and toiletries to grocery, alcohol, household and vaping. We’re one of the UK’s fastest growing wholesale companies and we are continuously looking for talented individuals...

  • Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Bramwith Consulting Full time

    Category Manager – Food (Meat & Poultry) – Leading Foodservice Brand | Package £70,000 + package- remote (England) with travelDue to consistent growth and expansion a unique Food (Meat & Poultry) Category Manager opportunity has emerged to join one of the most the largest and most global Food Service firm. They seek a Category to develop and execute...

  • Customer Support and Assistant Buyer Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our Procurement Operations Team as a Customer Support and Assistant Buyer Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and responding to customer enquiries via our Support Desk system, as well as providing essential procurement and administrative support to our...

  • Customer Support and Assistant Buyer Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our Procurement Operations Team as a Customer Support and Assistant Buyer. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and responding to customer enquiries, providing procurement support to our specialist category procurement teams, and assisting with the...

  • Customer Support and Assistant Buyer

    4 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our Procurement Operations Team as a Customer Support and Assistant Buyer. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading player in collaborative procurement within the NHS in England.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and respond to customer enquiries to the NOE CPC Customer...

  • Customer Support and Assistant Buyer

    4 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our Procurement Operations Team as a Customer Support and Assistant Buyer. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading player in collaborative procurement within the NHS in England.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and respond to customer enquiries to the NOE CPC Customer...

  • Customer Support and Assistant Buyer Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleThe Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our Procurement Operations Team as a Customer Support and Assistant Buyer Specialist. This exciting opportunity will involve managing and responding to customer enquiries, providing procurement support to our specialist category...

  • Customer Support and Assistant Buyer

    1 month ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our Procurement Operations Team as a Customer Support and Assistant Buyer. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading player in collaborative procurement within the NHS in England.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and respond to customer enquiries to the NOE CPC Customer...

  • Customer Support and Assistant Buyer

    1 month ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our Procurement Operations Team as a Customer Support and Assistant Buyer. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading player in collaborative procurement within the NHS in England.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and respond to customer enquiries to the NOE CPC Customer...

  • Procurement Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom BOC Limited, a Linde company Full time

    Join Our Team as a Senior BuyerWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to play a key role in our sourcing strategy, driving productivity and efficiency improvements across our organization.About the RoleAs a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for leading the category management process, working closely with the business and external partners to...

  • Procurement Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom BOC Limited, a Linde company Full time

    Join Our Team as a Senior BuyerWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to play a key role in our sourcing strategy, driving productivity and efficiency improvements across our organization.About the RoleAs a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for leading the category management process, working closely with the business and external partners to...

  • Procurement Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom BOC Limited, a Linde company Full time

    Join Our Team as a Senior BuyerWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to play a key role in the development and execution of our sourcing strategy. As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for leading the category management process to drive productivity and efficiency improvements.About the RoleAs a Senior Buyer, you will work closely with the...

  • Procurement Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom BOC Limited, a Linde company Full time

    Join Our Team as a Senior BuyerWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to play a key role in the development and execution of our sourcing strategy. As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for leading the category management process to drive productivity and efficiency improvements.About the RoleAs a Senior Buyer, you will work closely with the...

  • Procurement Specialist

    1 month ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom BOC Limited, a Linde company Full time

    Join Our Team as a Senior BuyerWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to play a key role in the development and execution of our sourcing strategy. As a Senior Buyer, you will lead the category management process to drive productivity and efficiency improvements, working closely with the business and external partners to deliver 'best in class'...

  • Regional Account Executive Grocery Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Red Bull Full time

    Business DevelopmentWe are seeking a skilled Regional Account Executive Grocery to drive availability and secondary placements of Red Bull across Central England. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for building and developing customer relationships, executing instore sales drivers, and acting as an expert in the Soft Drinks category.You...

  • Customer Support and Assistant Buyer

    5 months ago

    Sheffield, United Kingdom Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Responsible for the provision of an efficient, high quality and confidential business and procurement support service to the Facilities and Office Solutions Category Management Service Provider, supporting them in their key internal and external relationships and in the achievement of their objectives. The post holder will maintain a comprehensive overview...