At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sourcing strategies and negotiate with global suppliers to optimise costs.
- Company: Dynamic company offering a blend of home and office work in Stoke-on-Trent.
- Benefits: Up to £43k salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Exciting role with potential for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in procurement while building strong supplier relationships.
- Qualifications: CIPS Level 4 or equivalent experience in procurement required.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
FULL TIME PERMANENT COMBINATION OF HOME AND OFFICE WORKING UP TO £43K DOE AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS
THE ROLE
- Working in partnership with the Category team to deliver the category P&L, ensuring that sourcing decisions directly support margin, cost, and growth targets.
- Translate product specifications, volume forecasts, and price requirements into commercially viable sourcing strategies across domestic and international markets.
- Drive year-on-year cost-price reductions through proactive negotiation, supplier optimisation, and continuous cost-improvement initiatives.
- Provide regular performance reporting, analysing progress against KPIs and identifying corrective actions where targets are at risk.
- Source products from the most competitive global suppliers, including overseas manufacturers.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure favourable commercial terms, negotiate cost reductions, mitigate risk and identify new opportunities.
- Negotiate and manage all supplier agreements including contracts, SLA, NDAs.
- Develop new supplier pipelines both UK and international to support innovation, own-brand development, and long-term category growth.
- Attend relevant trade shows and supplier visits (some international travel).
- Manage end-to-end importing processes from any territory, ensuring compliance with customs, duty, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor supplier lead times, production schedules, and shipping timelines, expediting orders where necessary to maintain optimum stock levels.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- CIPS Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience in a senior procurement role.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- In-depth knowledge and experience in procurement from international markets.
- Knowledge of Import procedures.
- Familiar with KPIs and contract negotiation/management.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Computer literate (Excel, Power Point, Word).
- Commercially minded relationship builder.
- Ability to travel in UK and overseas holding full UK Driving License.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information on the Category Sourcing Buyer role, please contact Rob Hulse at Intro Personnel on 01782 413307 or e-mail your current CV.
Due to the expected high number of applicants for the Category Sourcing Buyer role, we regret that it may not be possible to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.
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Category Sourcing Buyer in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Intro Personnel
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