Job title: Senior Buyer/Category
Location: Remote - some travel required occasionally
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:
Working as part of one of our direct category teams, reporting into a Category Manager, you will be empowered to bring to life our category strategies through the delivery of tenders and initiatives that will ensure that your stakeholders across the UK and US have the goods and services they need to accelerate the 40bn of investment towards a large project.
Responsibilities:
Value-Driven Strategic sourcing - Lead multiple sourcing events within the category portfolio and ensure the delivery of high-value and complex tenders.
Category Management - Play a pivotal role in developing and delivering a category strategy, taking the lead on identifying and executing value initiatives ensuring optimal solutions.
Supplier management and collaboration - Foster and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and collaborate with stakeholders building partnerships that encourage innovation and drive value.
Procurement advisor - Set the standards for procurement excellence and actively coach and guide other Category Leads (Buyers) and Assistants within the team.
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
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.
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Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 13 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B9 5PX, England
£40,000 - £48,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position available is for a Senior Buyer/Category, which is a remote role with occasional travel required.
- This is a 12-month contract initially, and the role offers a competitive salary of $90,000 to $110,000 per year.
- Candidates should have significant experience in leading category strategies and managing tendering events, ideally in roles such as Senior Category Lead or Senior Buyer.
- The responsibilities include strategic sourcing, category management, supplier collaboration, and serving as a procurement advisor to guide other team members.
- While a CIPS qualification is advantageous, it is not essential, and candidates are encouraged to demonstrate relevant experience in their CV.
