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Senior Category Buyer

Barclay Meade
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Loughborough, Leicestershire LE127, England

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • My client, a leading company in the procurement and supply chain industry, is looking for a Category Buyer / Senior Category Buyer with a salary of £45,000 to £60,000.
  • The role requires proven experience in procurement or supply chain roles, ideally with 5+ years in the automotive or manufacturing sectors.
  • Key responsibilities include strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost management to drive efficiency and innovation.
  • Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills, technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication abilities.
  • Joining this dynamic team offers benefits such as an enhanced holiday scheme, employee perks, and discounted rates on motorcycles.


My client, is a leading company in the procurement and supply chain industry is seeking a talented Category Buyer / Senior Category Buyer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role focuses on managing a selection of suppliers in either the Powertrain or Chassis commodities, ensuring exceptional value through strategic sourcing for direct components in motorcycle production.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Category Buyer, you will:

  • Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement sourcing initiatives to support production growth, optimize costs, and drive efficiency.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Lead and nurture supplier relationships to ensure quality standards, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement.
  • Innovation Integration: Identify and incorporate cutting-edge market technologies to enhance product offerings.
  • Market Analysis: Monitor market trends and deliver data-driven recommendations for supplier selection and value optimization.
  • Cost Management: Drive cost-saving initiatives through negotiations, value engineering, and strategic supply base optimization.
  • Leadership: Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing procurement team.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience: Proven expertise in procurement or supply chain roles, ideally within the automotive or manufacturing sectors.
  • Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence key stakeholders.
  • Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Education: A degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is advantageous (or equivalent purchasing experience).
  • Soft Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of an iconic brand renowned for bold design and innovative engineering.
  • Enjoy an enhanced holiday scheme to support your work-life balance.
  • Access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform with exclusive perks.
  • Benefit from a favorable life assurance scheme.
  • Take advantage of discounted rates on motorcycles, clothing, and accessories.

Take the Next Step

If you're a driven procurement professional with a passion for innovation and motorcycles, this is your opportunity to shine. Join a company that celebrates creativity, precision, and purposeful engineering.

Apply today and accelerate your career!

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