At a Glance
- Tasks: Support category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-saving projects.
- Company: Join a leading company in the food manufacturing sector with rapid growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and great benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting growth journey and make a real impact in procurement.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement, strong Excel skills, and a proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Role: Category Buyer
Salary: c£65k + Benefits
Contract: 1 x Permanent, 1 x 6 - 12 months Fixed Term Contract (could lead to permanent role)
Locations: West Midlands or Leicester
Hybrid: 4 days on site
My client is a leader in their field. Due to continued growth, they are looking for 2 Category Buyers with strong admin and Excel skills. You will be joining at an exciting time of growth within the established procurement team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting the implementation of defined category strategies for relevant commodities
- Supporting the ongoing commodity risk management (CRM) process along with development of risk mitigation plans for designated supply base
- Provision of market data, supplier data and market intelligence
- Drafting tenders, conducting analysis and preparation of business recommendations
- Delivery of relevant projects such as cost saving, quality improvement
- Supplier relationship management, performance and KPI management
- Input into the annual budget process, identifying and managing risks & opportunities as relevant
- Identification and evaluation of potential new suppliers as required
Skills and Experience:
- Procurement experience in commodity markets mainly in food manufacturing
- Experience in supplier management
- Experience in ERP and MRP tools
- Ability to analyse and interpret data
- Good understanding of incoterms
- Competency in negotiation skills
- High level of competency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Good communication skills
- Can do attitude
- Self-awareness
Category Buyer employer: Broughton Group
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing company in the West Midlands or Leicester as a Category Buyer, where you will be part of an established procurement team that values innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a range of excellent benefits, all while contributing to meaningful projects that drive the company's success. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that encourages initiative and offers pathways for advancement.
