Senior Category Buyer

My client, is a leading company in the procurement and supply chain industry is seeking a talented Category Buyer / Senior Category Buyer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role focuses on managing a selection of suppliers in either the Powertrain or Chassis commodities, ensuring exceptional value through strategic sourcing for direct components in motorcycle production.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Category Buyer, you will:

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement sourcing initiatives to support production growth, optimize costs, and drive efficiency.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Lead and nurture supplier relationships to ensure quality standards, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Innovation Integration: Identify and incorporate cutting-edge market technologies to enhance product offerings.
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends and deliver data-driven recommendations for supplier selection and value optimization.
• Cost Management: Drive cost-saving initiatives through negotiations, value engineering, and strategic supply base optimization.
• Leadership: Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing procurement team.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Proven expertise in procurement or supply chain roles, ideally within the automotive or manufacturing sectors.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Education: A degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is advantageous (or equivalent purchasing experience).
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an iconic brand renowned for bold design and innovative engineering.
• Enjoy an enhanced holiday scheme to support your work-life balance.
• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform with exclusive perks.
• Benefit from a favorable life assurance scheme.
• Take advantage of discounted rates on motorcycles, clothing, and accessories.

Take the Next Step

If you're a driven procurement professional with a passion for innovation and motorcycles, this is your opportunity to shine. Join a company that celebrates creativity, precision, and purposeful engineering.

Apply today and accelerate your career!