Category Buyer
hace 17 días
West Bromwich
Role - Category Buyer c£65k + Benefits (Must be fluent in English and Punjabi/Hindi based on job need) • 1 x PERMANENT, • 1 X 6 - 12 months FIXED TERM CONTRACT (could lead to perm role), • LOCATIONS: WEST MIDLANDS or LEICESTER or WATFORD!, • MUST BE FLUENT IN ENGLISH AND PUNJABI or HINDI DUE TO BUYING FROM COUNTRIES IN SOUTH ASIA, • HYBRID - 4 DAYS ON SITE, • GREAT BENEFITS! My client is a leader in their field, due to continued growth they are looking for 2 Category Buyers with strong admin and excel skills with plenty of get up and go! My client is on a rapid growth trajectory with circa 500 employees and growing. You will be joining at an exciting time of growth within the established procurement team. Duties and Responsibilities • ·Supporting the implementation of defined category strategies for relevant commodities, • Supporting the ongoing commodity risk management (CRM) process along with development of risk mitigation plans for designated supply base, • Provision of market data, supplier data and market intelligence, • Drafting tenders, conducting analysis and preparation of business recommendations, • Delivery of relevant projects such as cost saving, quality improvemenT, • Supplier relationship management, performance and KPI management, • Input into the annual budget process, identifying and managing risks & opportunities as relevant, • Identification and evaluation of potential new suppliers as required Skills and Experience • Procurement experience in commodity markets mainly in food manufacturing, • Experience in supplier management, • Experience in ERP and MRP tools, • Ability to analyse and interpret data, • Good understanding of incoterms, • Competency in negotiation skills, • High level of competency in Microsoft Excel and Power point, • Good communication skills, • Can do’ attitude, • Self-Awareness If you feel you have the skills and experience, please upload your CV in the first instance