Category Acquisition Specialist
7 days ago
Michael Page is a reputable business with a passion for efficiency and ongoing professional development. Our mission statement and values are deeply rooted in our daily operations. We are seeking an experienced Category Buyer to join our Buying function in Northamptonshire.
Job Description
We offer a market leading package, including a salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience, based on a 3-day on-site and 2-day from-home arrangement. The role includes a bonus, pension, 25 days annual leave (33 total inc. BH), carry over of 5 days at LM discretion, buy annual leave, and EV salary sacrifice scheme. Our ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in a sourcing role, with excellent speed and accuracy, attention to detail, and time management skills. They will be able to work well under pressure, embrace change, and contribute to our company culture and values. Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting into the head of procurement level.
- Analyzing the market to assess potential new products and services.
- Leading category management and sourcing projects to optimize ranges.
- Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products.
- Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing, terms, and quality of service.
- Negotiating with suppliers to ensure maximum profitability.
- Providing quick solutions to sales challenges.
- Creating a long-term sourcing plan to drive continuous cost reductions and improved value.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have a dynamic, can-do attitude, a proven track record of delivering for internal and external customers, and the ability to influence and challenge thinking and decision making internally and externally. You will also have direct experience with international suppliers and communications, working in multiple different terms, as well as the ability to manage and prioritize customer and internal work demands. Furthermore, you should be able to translate market trends and customer needs into a sourcing brief to tender across multiple suppliers, and understand the end-to-end supply chain and the cost makeup of products to enable you to improve costs and manage price variability.
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