Procurement Category Buyer
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Exclusive vacancy with Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain
Location: Ulverston
Working Pattern: Compressed hours or a traditional five-day week
Hybrid Working: One day per week from home, with potential for further flexibility
The Opportunity
Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain is recruiting a Procurement Category Buyer on behalf of an established organisation within the technical manufacturing sector.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where procurement plays a key role in supporting production, driving commercial value and strengthening supply chain performance.
Working alongside the Procurement Lead, you will manage a portfolio of suppliers and commodity groups, developing sourcing strategies and delivering improvements in cost, quality, delivery and supply chain resilience.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
- Manage supplier relationships, ensuring strong performance across quality, cost and delivery.
- Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through negotiation, value engineering and strategic sourcing.
- Lead supplier negotiations, securing competitive pricing and favourable commercial agreements.
- Evaluate supplier capability, performance and market conditions to support sourcing decisions.
- Monitor supplier KPIs, addressing performance issues and driving continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver sourcing projects and support production requirements.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring continuity of supply.
- Maintain compliance with contractual obligations, company policies and relevant regulatory requirements.
About You
- Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience using ERP systems, with a good understanding of MRP processes.
- Knowledge of procurement within the technical manufacturing sector or a similar environment.
- Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.
- CIPS qualification or working towards professional accreditation would be advantageous. xgikmsk
What's on Offer?
- Company performance-related ...
Category Buyer employer: Butler Rose Careers
Join a leading Top 10 accountancy firm in Norwich, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. With a diverse client portfolio and a supportive team environment, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your audit skills while taking ownership of assignments and building valuable client relationships. Enjoy competitive salaries and a commitment to employee well-being, making this an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
