Global FMCG manufacturer requires a Category Buyer. The role focuses on, tendering, negotiations and contract management. Applications from direct and indirect procurement professionals, welcomed.
The Category Buyer will join a successful and high-performing procurement team and will be responsible for providing strategic and operational procurement service to the business. The role represents a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Buyer looking to continue developing their career and gaining greater exposure to; negotiations, running tenders and managing suppliers/contracts.
Specific duties of the Category Buyer include:
- Supply market intelligence activities across a range of spend areas; direct material for manufacturing, indirects and packaging
- Participate in RFPs, tenders, and internal/external audits.
- Lead cost-saving initiatives and negotiate contracts to drive value
- Manage supplier relationships, holding regular performance and innovation review meetings.
- Contract management and monitoring of contract performance
- Administer purchase orders, resolve invoice discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.
- Support process improvement initiatives in the procurement function and look to leverage procurement technology to drive efficiencies
Category Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Previous procurement experience in a manufacturing or FMCG business
- Ability to add commercial value to the team - negotiate contracts, manage tenders, supplier relationships and contracts
- Excellent relationship and stakeholder engagement skills - understand internal requirements
- Experience with procurement/e-sourcing tools, P2P, MRP,ERP etc.
- Ambitious, proactive, positive and motivated self-starter