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Category Buyer
Job Posted: 15 days ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Leicester, City of Leicester
Expire in: 13 days
Job Description
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
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