Senior Category Procurement Specialist

4 days ago


Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Distinct Recruitment Full time

Procurement Expertise Sought for Engineering Business

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Competitive Salary and Car Allowance

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to join our client's Procurement Team as a Senior Category Buyer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in negotiation and supplier management, with experience working within a manufacturing/engineering environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic procurement of direct raw and processed materials, including:

  • Category management and taking full responsibility of category spend.
  • Supplier management and performance reviews.
  • Managing contract negotiations and achieving cost savings.
  • Approving and onboarding new suppliers and achieving better commercial terms.

To be considered, you will ideally have:

  • Circa 4/5 years + procurement experience.
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
  • Contract management and negotiation experience.
  • Exceptional communication/relationship building skills.
  • Understanding or exposure to project buying would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business and contribute to their growth and development. If you have experience in a contractual/strategic procurement role, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is a hybrid working opportunity, with 3 days typically spent in the office and the rest at home. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement of direct raw and processed materials, including category management, supplier management, contract negotiations, and cost savings.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and car allowance, as well as the opportunity to work with a successful business and contribute to their growth and development.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via this ad. If you would rather have an initial chat first, that's fine – contact Chris Adams at Distinct Recruitment.



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