Category Lead

2 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Butler Rose Ltd Full time

Butler Rose are delighted to bring you this great REMOTE Procurement job for a Category Lead which is an opportunity to join a global business who are striving to deliver a world class supply chain in a global business. Recognised as a market leader in the industry they have lots of flexibility in this remote role. Coupled with a great work environment and a great platform for career development and progression you will be working with friendly and collaborative teams where your contribution will be welcome and success recognised.

Why join them?

If you are an ambitious individual who wants to really make a difference. There is a lot of scope to progress within this procurement function as it continues to deliver transformation and change for the business. In the role of Category Lead you will work with a high degree of autonomy owning a portfolio of supply for engineered products. This role would suit a Senior Buyer who has experience of supporting sourcing for NPD and who would like to develop further sourcing skills and category management skills with a global supply base.

About the Role:
You will be a key contributor in the team working with an experienced Category Manager to support the Category plan globally through providing sourcing and category management support across the overall Category for Capex and finished goods and the delivery of procurement best practice initiatives. You will undertake full ownership of a portfolio of supplier spend, overseeing the buying, supplier relationships and performance management with existing suppliers in addition to supporting sourcing supply for new product design..

Who we are looking for:
An ambitious and enthusiastic Senior Buyer/Buyer or Category Lead with the ability to form great relationships with stakeholders to become the "go to expert in procurement" for spend relating to engineered products. An influence who can deliver great results from suppliers and identify innovative solutions.

What you can bring:

- Experience of buying engineered/manufactured goods/parts
- Experience in sourcing and delivering contracts with supplier for NPD
- Experience of working with European and Global Suppliers
- A track record of identifying opportunities for and implementing procurement best practice

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.


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