Category Buyer

Join my clients business in Northamptonshire and be a part of their ever growing Buying function This role has full autonomy to own categories and support strategic business goalsClient Details My client are a reputable business, with a passion for efficiency and supporting ongoing professional development You will join a company that is deep rooted with a mission statement and values that are followed dailyDescription As part of this Category Buyer role in Northamptonshire the key responsibilities include: Reporting into head of procurement level Analyse the market to assess the potential for new products and services Leading category management and sourcing projects to optimise ranges Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products Building and driving relationships with key vendors to improve pricing, terms, and quality of service Negotiate with suppliers to ensure maximum profitability Quick solutions to sales challenges Create long term sourcing plan to drive continuous cost reductions / improved value.Profile To be successful in this Category Buyer role in Northamptonshire you will have experience of: 4 years + experience in a sourcing role Orderly, efficient, and professional with a high level of speed and accuracy, attention to detail and excellent time management skills. Works well under pressure and is quick to embrace change. To contribute to the company's culture and values You will have a dynamic, can do, passionate, and proven track record of delivering for internal and external customers Ability to influence and challenge thinking and decision making internally & externally Direct experience with international suppliers and communications working in multiple different terms. Ability to manage & prioritise Customer and internal work demands Ability to translate market trends and customer needs into a sourcing brief to tender across multiple suppliers. Understand the end to end supply chain and the cost make up of products to enable you to improve costs prices and manage price variabilityJob Offer A market leading package is on offer for this role, see below: Salary is flexible based on experience 3 days on site, 2 from home Bonus Pension 25 days annual leave (33 total inc. BH) Carry over of 5 days at LM discretion Buy annual leave looking to be introduced by the end of this year EV salary sacrifice scheme BHSF cash plan