Category Procurement Specialist

7 days ago

Skegness, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Micronclean Full time
About Micronclean

Micronclean is a leading provider of workwear solutions and cleanroom consumables, with a strong presence in the UK and a growing international presence. Our company is built on a passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers.

Job Role and Key Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Category Buyer to join our procurement team at an exciting stage in our growth plans. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement category of raw materials and services for our Consumables business unit, driving improvements in cost, quality, and availability to generate and maximize business unit margin.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and adopt a category management approach to the procurement of raw materials and services used within the Consumables business unit.
  • Develop and pursue cost-saving strategies for the Consumables business unit.
  • Execute competitive procurement exercises to achieve cost reductions within the Consumables business unit.
  • Negotiate advantageous terms and pricing for supply arrangements.
  • Performance management of business-critical suppliers.
  • Management of business stock holding policy.
  • Providing procurement support and advice to key internal stakeholders.
  • Lead by example and provide support to other members of the Procurement Department where needed.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Already working towards or a desire to complete a Procurement-related qualification, for example, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
  • Experience of undertaking competitive tendering exercises, including the use of Request for Quotation and Request for Proposal documentation.
  • Knowledge of supplier performance management and supplier relationship management.
  • A detailed understanding of MRP system principles.
  • Detail-oriented - highly accurate, excellent attention to detail, ability to analyze and interpret data to influence stakeholders.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook; including the ability to manipulate data, use pivot tables, graphs, and lookups.
  • Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.
Why Work for Micronclean?

Micronclean offers a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development. Some of the benefits include:

  • A generous yearly bonus paid every January, to all staff.
  • Relocation package of £2,000.
  • Possibility to work from home for up to 3 days a week.
  • 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days for loyalty service.
  • Company Sick Pay scheme.
  • Company pension contributions of 5% of salary.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), private counseling, and other schemes to support employees with their mental health and wellbeing.
  • Annual Family Fun Days, fully paid for by the business.
  • A growing, family-owned, highly successful business, with a history spanning back to the 1920s.
  • Highly committed to investing in people and training, with a proven history of opportunities and promotions from within for employees who wish to progress.
  • A great culture, represented in our company values known as the SKIEs.

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