Category Buyer
JOB_52918614653191Job type
PermanentLocation
KentWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£55,000 + Bonus and Benefits
FTC Category Buyer, Hybrid in Kent, Up to £55,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Your new company
A Globally Renowned Organisation is looking to recruit a Category Buyer to join their vibrant and fast-paced business. This is not your typical Category Buyer role. This is an incredibly exciting role that requires creative thinking, working with some of the best people in the industry!
**This is a 14-month Fixed Term Contract. There are current permanent employees who initially joined as on a FTC and were converted!
Your new role
Category Buyer role taking full end-to-end ownership of category strategies, spend analysis
RFI, RFQ, RFP
Supplier sourcing, negotiations and relationship and risk management
Stakeholder engagement
What you'll need to succeed
5 years’ Procurement experience in Category Management, ideally in Indirects
Strong communication, negotiation and engagement skills
Proactively identifying and driving cost savings and cost reductions
People person, ability to build stakeholders relationships is key
What you'll get in return
Opportunity to work with a fantastic organisation that will progress your career
Hybrid work system – only 3 days a week onsite
Great people culture and work environment, open and approachable
Salary up to £55,000 + bonus and benefits!
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please email your updated CV to Mandy.Lynn@hays.com with your current salary, expected salary range, notice period and post code.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your career.
Talk to Mandy Lynn, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Basingstoke, Ground Floor, 2200 Renaissance, Basing ViewTelephone 03330103410