Category Buyer
Location - Warrington with travel
Are you passionate about procurement and eager to make a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative company? Our client is looking for a Category Buyer to join our dynamic team, where you'll support the Senior Buyer and Category Manager in managing key business areas. This role is to shape and grow a new non-residential construction category, therefore a background in Construction is essential.
About the Role:
As a Category Buyer, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities, building strong supplier and customer relationships, and ensuring compliance with all contractual and procurement regulations. You will play an essential role in increasing spend under management, analysing market data, and delivering exceptional procurement services.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead procurement processes and tenders, adhering to departmental and category targets, including EU regulations.
Develop in-depth knowledge of customer needs and provide strategic advice.
Manage frameworks, contracts, and supplier relations to ensure commercial success.
Drive the delivery of services, from mini-competitions to contract management and supplier performance reviews.
Implement and execute strategies to enhance financial performance and support growth.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to stay ahead of trends and risks.
Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers to ensure oper...