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Category Specialist (procurement)
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ 38,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wellingborough
Expire in: a month
Job Description
A global leader in suspension systems and components for the commercial transportation industry is looking for a Category Specialist to manage the procurement of goods and services essential to their operations. Along with a salary of up to £40,000 per annum, you will also receive:
25 days holiday per year (Jan-Dec).
Employee Assistance Program.
Life assurance
Single healthcare cover BUPA
What you’ll be doing as Category Specialist:
You will be implementing sourcing strategies, category/commodity benchmarking, negotiating supplier agreements and ensuring cost-effective, timely, and high-quality procurement.
Key responsibilities:
Managing the procurement process for procurement categories/commodities, materials, and services, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
Working with the Purchasing Manager, developing and implementing sourcing strategies to optimise cost, quality, and delivery performance
Evaluating supplier performance and managing supplier relationships to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements
Conducting & leading monthly supplier performance meetings to drive improvement in supplier performance
Conducting market analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities in the supply base
Negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to secure the best value
Leading supplier escalation meetings to ensure supplier gaps in supply are resolved
Liaising with other personnel across the business group as necessary to ensure the customer requirements are met
Maintaining and updating sales and customer records
Supporting customer run-down on engineering change/NPI projects as required
Ensuring adherence to procurement policies, ethical standards and regulatory requirements
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and systems
Mentoring and supporting junior purchasing staff as needed
Supporting problem solving exercises to investigate causes of deviation from process and Carry out reasonable additional responsibilities as requested by the Company
What we’re looking for in a Category Specialist:
MCIPS Qualified & Certified, HND or equivalent
Knowledge of Oracle based management system preferred but not essential as training will be given
Extensive experience in a Material control role
Good understanding of MRP and other material planning systems
Project management skills, including the ability to produce and work to timing plans
This is a full-time role, working:
Monday-Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30
Friday: 08:00 – 13:30
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