Category Buyer required for a leading precision engineering company, serving industries such as Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, and Chemical Processing with critical components from 9 global locations.
This opportunity is based in HUDDERSFIELD, meaning the successful Category Buyer will be easily able to commute from surrounding areas including Halifax, Bradford, Dewsbury, Brighouse, and Cleckheaton.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the Head of Procurement with the sourcing of raw and machined castings using a Category Management process.
2. Manage spend analysis, tendering, and business awards for all items within an assigned category.
3. Conduct supplier performance reviews to maintain levels for Quality, Cost, and Delivery and identify areas for improvement using VAVE analysis.
4. Maintain detailed supplier records and cost savings activity.
5. Deploy countermeasures to mitigate delivery shortages and their impact on production.
6. Conduct supplier visits and audits to ascertain Plan vs Actual performance at necessary intervals.
Minimum Requirements:
We are keen to receive applications from individuals who have:
1. Experience as a Category Buyer or similar within an Engineering environment.
2. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
3. Knowledge of Machining, machined parts, and materials.
4. HNC in Engineering and/or CIPS qualifications desirable.
5. Experience using SAP software.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
26 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
Up to 8% employer contributions
Hybrid working
Mon - Thur 8am - 4.30pm
Fri - 8am - 1pm
Enhanced company sick pay
Optical vouchers, employee assistance, discounts, cash back, and offers.
To apply for the Category Buyer position, please click 'Apply Now' and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.
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