* Join a business with huge quality and excellence in product development
* Progressive manufacturing environment - Leicestershire based
About Our Client
* My client is a global business that manufactures specialty products.
* They are passionate about their people and will support long-term development.
Job Description
This Category Buyer role - Manufacturing in Leicestershire will be responsible for:
* Analysing trends in their categories and advising on the most suitable sources for upcoming programmes.
* Ensuring cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and Quality Control (QC) teams to arrive at balanced and considered outcomes.
* Supporting the company's continued success and growth.
* Reducing BOM and development costs.
* Maintaining and building on the current high-quality standards.
* Reducing development lead-times and identifying efficiencies within the production process.
* Identifying new market technologies and driving their implementation to enhance the product lineup.
* Effectively managing risks and opportunities within the supply chain.
* Analysing supplier resources to ensure continued development support.
* Performing category management including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract performance, and risk management.
* Evaluating cost data and quotation analyses for supplier selections.
The Successful Applicant
* Previous experience in program purchasing, sourcing, or new project development in a manufacturing environment or exposure to aerospace or automotive.
* Strong experience within a Purchasing/Procurement department.
* Self-motivated and resilient.
* Flexible and adaptable.
* Able to work under pressure.
* Excellent communication skills, clear and concise written and verbal skills, and ability to write coherent reports.
* SAP/ERP experience.
* Excel exposure.
What's on Offer
* 4 days on site, 1 day from home.
* Salary flexible based on experience.
* Possible permanent role.
* Discounts on company shop.
* Fantastic working environment and culture.
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