Category Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Michael Page Full time
Category Buyer Role in Northamptonshire

Join Michael Page as a Category Buyer in our client's dynamic business in Northamptonshire. As a key member of their buying function, you will have full autonomy to own categories and support strategic business goals.

The role is based in Northamptonshire, with 3 days on-site and 2 days from home. A market-leading package is on offer, including:

  • Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Bonus scheme
  • Pension contribution
  • 25 days annual leave (33 total inc. BH)
  • Carry over of 5 days at LM discretion

This Category Buyer role offers the opportunity to work with a reputable business that values efficiency and ongoing professional development. You will be part of a team that is deeply rooted in its mission statement and values.

About the Job

  • Reporting into head of procurement level
  • Analyse the market to assess potential for new products and services
  • Lead category management and sourcing projects to optimise ranges
  • Develop an exit strategy for unsuccessful products
  • Build and drive relationships with key vendors to improve pricing, terms, and quality of service
  • Negotiate with suppliers to ensure maximum profitability
  • Quick solutions to sales challenges
  • Create long-term sourcing plan to drive continuous cost reductions/improved value

About You

  • 4 years+ experience in a sourcing role
  • Orderly, efficient, and professional with high speed, accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent time management skills
  • Works well under pressure and quick to adapt to change
  • Dynamic, can-do attitude, passionate about delivering results for internal and external customers
  • Influence and challenge thinking and decision making internally and externally
  • Direct experience with international suppliers and communications working in multiple different terms
  • Able to manage and prioritise customer and internal work demands
  • Ability to translate market trends and customer needs into a sourcing brief to tender across multiple suppliers
  • Understand end-to-end supply chain and cost make-up of products to improve costs and manage price variability


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