Category Buyer

2 months ago


Derby, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

**Job Description**:
The Executive Network Groups Logistics & Transport Division is currently recruiting for two Category Buyers in Derby to join our client on a permanent basis in the rail industry.

**Brief Salary Package**
Full Time permanent contract 37.5 hours
- Salary circa £40,000-£50,000 dependent on experience/qualifications- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays plus additional days for long service- Flexible, Hybrid Working (Home/Office)- Employer Pension Contribution of 1.5x**Key Responsibilities**
- Sourcing of components and services;- To support and underpin the procurement requirements of the business- To ensure that the best value for money is obtained, while adhering to the required level of quality and supplier performance- Acting as the interface between the engineering/project management function and rest of the team- Ensuring that all service levels are achieved and issues escalated and resolved in a timely manner;- Contracts with suppliers are in place, where there currently isn’t a form of Contract, that a plan is maintained as adhered to- Ensure that supplier performance measures and metrics are in place and regularly monitored;- Ensure that the future strategy is in place and work toward, being reviewed, at a minimum, once a year;- Ensure that safety is of paramount importance within the supply chain.-
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process for your category, from RFP through to end supplier management including warranty management:
- Identify opportunities for new services through the use of innovative products to customers- Where appropriate, tracking supplier performance against the contractual service level agreements, ensuring feedback from other functions is received and acted upon.**Skills, Knowledge & Experience**
- A strong level of experience in an operational, procurement role ideally from an engineering background.- An ambitious and driven individual, with a track record in procurement.- Experience of Oracle systems would be desirable- Track record of managing suppliers effectively- Knowledge of commercial and supply contracts- Experience of working in a small team and covering a wide range of accountabilities- Rail experience would be a distinct advantage- Contract drafting and negotiation skills- Ability to communicate at all levels, internally and externally- Computer literacy (especially MS Office products)- Excellent oral and written communication skills- Experience of e-procurement systems an advantage- Working towards MCIPS or better qualification would be ideal



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