Job title: Senior Category Buyer
Location: Kent/Hybrid
Duration: 12 months initially
Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
The role:
In this role, you will oversee a variety of indirect spend categories, including management consultancy and legal services.
Responsibilities:
Negotiate contracts and build strong relationships with suppliers.
Manage indirect spends.
Oversee supplier relationships, including KPI tracking and quarterly reviews.
Manage contracts, including renewal tracking and maintaining the contract register.
Analyse volume reports to ensure contract benefits and support complex procurement projects.
Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance cost efficiency and profitability.
Ensure adherence to company policies and legal regulations.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation.
Identify and manage risks within the procurement process.
Requirements:
Has significant experience in leading the development and execution of category strategies and management of tendering events.
Brings prior experience from roles such as Senior Category Lead or Senior Buyer - Alternatively if you're ready to step up into a more senior capacity, we encourage you to apply.
Can effectively communicate, engage, and form dynamic teams with stakeholders building strong working relationships at all levels.
Can collate and organise data, analyse commercial issues and bring insight to the detail of costs and contracts.
Can scope, deliver, and execute robust fit for purpose contractual agreements.
Achievement of a CIPS qualification or working towards is advantageous, but not essential.
Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.
Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
Back to searchSenior Category Buyer
Pontoon
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 7 days
Ashford, Kent TN26 1NN
£40,000 - £48,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Senior Category Buyer is available in Kent with a hybrid working model for an initial duration of 12 months.
- The role involves overseeing indirect spend categories, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
- Candidates should have significant experience in category strategy development and management, ideally from roles such as Senior Category Lead or Senior Buyer.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels are essential, along with the ability to analyze commercial issues and manage risks in procurement.
- The salary for this position is competitive, and while a CIPS qualification is advantageous, it is not mandatory; candidates with at least several years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
