Category Buyer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Category Buyer to develop, drive and implement Best Total Cost across all product categories. They will assist in achieving pre-determined Key Performance Indicators, and constantly review and manage the development and introduction of new products.

Client Details

Our client is a market leader in their industry. They pride themselves on the quality of their product and are highly respected within the Hull region, having operated for over 75 years

Description

� Year on year cost reduction based on pre-determined Key Performance Indicators

� Drive and delivery of best 'Total Cost of Acquisition'

� Development and implementation of top level commodity strategies

� Working closely with current and new supply chains to drive and develop key strategic projects

� Sourcing and approval of new suppliers

� Development and implementation of new products working closely with Supplier Quality Assurance team and assisting in the completion of the Initial Sample Inspection Report process

� Work with Supply partners to achieve Lean Manufacturing objectives

� Working with current and new suppliers to develop commercial and service level agreements

� Control and development of supplier relations

� Work with key internal stakeholders to bring about improvements in the supply chain

� Hold and facilitate regular supply review meetings both with internal stakeholders and external suppliers

� Conduct supplier and commodity risk assessments, developing robust contingency plans

Profile

A successful Category Buyer should have:

� CIPS qualified desirable or working towards

� Experience within a Manufacturing / Engineering environment

� Minimum 3 year's experience within a Procurement role

� Experience with lean manufacturing techniques

� Control and development of a supplier portfolio of greater than �2 million

� Consistently achieved year on year cost savings (3% of total supplier turnover)

� Driven and implemented strategic projects resulting in savings of > �100k per annum

� Ability to undertake effective supplier audits and reviews

� Understanding of key financial accounting information

� Organisational awareness and the ability to influence senior executives

� Excellent stakeholder management

� Demonstrable influencing and negotiating skills

� Commercial awareness

� Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

� Commitment to working as part of a team

� Good level of IT skills and experience of MRP systems and processes

� Effective planning and organisational skills

Job Offer

• A competitive salary between �35,000- �45,000 depending on experience.
• The chance to work for a respected company in the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays.
• A supportive and dedicated team environment.

This Category Buyer position offers a unique opportunity to further your career in the industrial/manufacturing sector in Hull. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.