Overview
In this Category Buyer role, you will support category leads on live sourcing projects and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deploy category strategies. You’ll manage P2P processes, supplier onboarding, and RFQ/tender activities, while driving supplier performance and cost efficiency. You will help shape procurement practices at a busy, unionised site and contribute to continuous improvement across the sourcing function. This is a hands-on role with a focus on delivering value through strong supplier relationships and cross-functional collaboration.
Pay / Benefits
- work-life balance
- mental health support
- performance-related bonus
- career development opportunities
- long service awards
- enhanced holiday entitlement based on length of service
Responsibilities
- Support P2P processes by converting requisitions to purchase orders and handling supplier onboarding for sites
- Manage, negotiate and contract RFQs and tenders for allotted projects
- Lead daily meetings, update KPIs, monitor supplier performance
- Develop and nurture supplier relationships; support supplier business reviews and risk assessments
- Identify cost saving opportunities and achieve lowest total cost of acquisition balancing quality and delivery
- Collaborate with Category Leads/Managers to implement commodity strategies
- Set up and maintain sourcing parameters in the ERP system
- Expedite orders and manage late deliveries; support internal/external audits
Key requirements
- University degree in Business Administration, Engineering or similar
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply desired or in progress
- 1-2 years procurement experience or equivalent in a customer-facing role
- Functional knowledge of processes and products
- Experience in data analytics and systems
- Cost management, supplier and stakeholder relationship management
- Financial and commercial awareness
- SAP knowledge desirable
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- SAP knowledge
- Data analytics
- ERP systems
Category Buyer employer: Magellan Aerospace
Magellan Aerospace is an exceptional employer located in Llay, Wrexham, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance and mental health. With a strong commitment to employee development, the company provides numerous career growth opportunities, enhanced holiday entitlements, and a business performance-related bonus, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the aerospace industry.
