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 拢40bn of investment towards a large project.Responsibilities:路 Value-Driven Strategic sourcing - Lead multiple sourcing events within the category portfolio and ensure the delivery of high-value and complex tenders.路 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.路 Supplier management and collaboration - Foster and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and collaborate with stakeholders building partnerships that encourage innovation and drive value.路 Procurement advisor - Set the standards for procurement excellence and actively coach and guide other Category Leads (Buyers) and Assistants within the team.Requirements:路 Has significant experience in leading the development and execution of category strategies and management of tendering events.路 Brings prior experience from roles such as Senior Category Lead or Senior Buyer 路 Can effectively communicate, engage, and form dynamic teams with stakeholders building strong working relationships at all levels.路 Can collate and organise data, analyse commercial issues and bring insight to the detail of costs and contracts.路 Can scope, deliver, and execute robust fit for purpose contractual agreements.路 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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Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV15 6QL
拢45,000 - 拢54,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Senior Buyer/Category is a remote role with occasional travel required, lasting for an initial duration of 12 months.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for leading strategic sourcing events and developing category strategies to support a 拢40bn investment project.
- Candidates should have significant experience in category strategy development and tender management, ideally from roles such as Senior Category Lead or Senior Buyer.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers are essential for this role.
- The salary for this position is competitive, and while a CIPS qualification is advantageous, it is not mandatory.
