Category Buyer

PE Global is currently recruiting a Category Buyer for an 18-month contract role with a leading manufacturing client based in Peterlee.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for directing the development, and/or communication and implementation of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy.
• Responsible for managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs, and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs.
• Accountable for the liaison with the corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers.
• Provides leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and purchasing new product introduction activities within Purchasing.
• Demonstrates leadership in recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvement; as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
• Develops and leads 6 Sigma Strategic Sourcing teams to fully understand the current performance of the supply base, evaluate strategic options, decide a course of action, and begin implementation. 
• Solves problems by determining the best course of action, within departmental guidelines, from many existing solutions.
• The role identifies and satisfies Critical Customer Requirements (CCR), managing Product expectations for Global Purchasing to deliver benefits required to sustain a competitive advantage.
• Builds and fosters mutually beneficial supplier relationships at all organizational levels.

Requirements

• Min. 4 years experience of relevant experience.
• Preferably a Bachelors degree but apprentice/NVQ is also accepted.
• Machinery or automotive background is preferred.
• Must also have strong knowledge of the product, NPI, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies.
• Analytical (descriptive), problem solving, and project leadership expertise.
• Effective communicator / ability to build effective relationships.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Negotiation skills, able to interpret, analyze and negotiate contractual cost elements.
• Business Acumen – P&L understanding / micro & macro economics.
• IT skills: Microsoft office. 

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV

Please click the link below to apply, call Alba on +44 203 966 9800 or alternatively send an up to date CV alba@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***