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Senior Buyer/Category Manager

Employer
Confidential
Location
West Midlands
Salary
45000.00 - 50000.00 GBP Annual
Closing date
6 Feb 2022

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Travel & Hospitality
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
How does a role in Procurement with a global leading business sound? If a new challenge within the food industry as a Senior Buyer/Category Manager is of interest, this opportunity is for you!

Our client are the global leader within their industry, operating in over 130 countries worldwide. They thrive themselves on the global offering their portfolio represents and their employees and customers are at the heart of what they do.

Role Overview

Developing clear category management strategies and maximising value across the end to end product selection sourcing process. The current core focus of the business is to buy the right products to fit the longer-term needs of their customers whilst achieving total cost solutions.

* Following up on delivery queries, shortages etc. with suppliers

* Supporting the senior team in the delivery of the overall procurement business strategy

* Developing and delivering the accountable category strategies, effective range development, strategic sourcing and category management

* Managing suppliers holding frequent performance reviews, ensuring continuous improvement is obtained.

* Forecasting

* Supplier and expenditure consolidation.

Desirable Candidate

* Relevant sourcing and category management experience within the food industry

* Negotiaion skills

* Commercial awareness

* Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

* Strongly analytical

* Ability to structure workload

If this role is of interest and you would like more information along with a detailed job specification, get in touch ASAP. The business are looking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible so the opportunity will not be on the market for long

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