Senior Category Buyer

Job Title: Senior Category Buyer Location: Warwick (Hybrid/Flexible Working) Salary: 46,000 - 57,000 per annum (plus a performance-based bonus) Contract Type: Full-Time, PermanentAbout The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Category Buyer to lead procurement activities for multi-billion-pound HVDC projects within a built asset environment. This includes converters, transformers, marine HVDC cable, switchgear, and civil works. You will manage complex procurement packages, deliver category strategies, and ensure best-in-class sourcing for critical infrastructure projects that shape the future of energy.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Sourcing: Develop category strategies, make commercial recommendations, and execute sourcing strategies to ensure best-in-class procurement.Stakeholder Engagement: Manage strategic sourcing events, working with stakeholders to understand and challenge demand for optimal commercial solutions.Category Strategy Development: Support and deliver assigned category strategies, sharing best practices across teams.Market Analysis: Research supply markets, assess trends, and provide insights to global teams.Tender Management: Manage tender events to deliver value for key business products.Contract Management: Ensure successful delivery of contracted activities, identifying improvement opportunities and maximising value.Leadership and Mentoring: Mentor Buyers and Associate Buyers, promoting excellence in procurement standards.Forward Planning: Identify ..... full job details .....