Category Buyer
1 month ago
We are seeking a talented Category Buyer specialised in non production materials and services to join our dynamic purchasing team at JCB. As a Category Buyer, your primary responsibility will be to develop and execute category strategies for non-production procurement, driving cost savings, supplier performance improvement, and overall value creation for the organisation.
Rewards and benefits
Working with a global leader means your hard work is rewarded with more than just a great salary. Join us and you’ll get:
•33 days holidays
•Generous Pension Scheme
•Private Health Care Scheme
•On-site Dental Care Scheme
•Access to our on-site Healthy Living Centre
•Significant opportunities for career & professional development
Role overview
As a Category Buyer you’ll be at the business end of what we do in a highly visible and dynamic role. Your focus will include:
•Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks within the category.
• Develop comprehensive category strategies for non-production materials and servicesin alignment with organisational objectives and priorities.
•Working closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and anticipate future needs.
About you
You bring a mixture of inter-personal & analytical skills that allows you successfully to negotiate & influence internal stakeholders and suppliers.
You are results driven and take ownership of projects you are working to achieve success.
You consider different perspectives to comprehensively define business requirements and develop creative strategies to achieve these.
You have a can-do attitude and are resilient & adaptable that is essential in a fast-moving environment.
Proven experience in strategic procurement, with a focus on non-production categories.
JCB: Building a Brighter Future
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our recruitment team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@, and a member of the team will be on touch.
Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.
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