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Category Buyer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Maidstone, Kent ME17 2BE, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role is for a Category Buyer on a fixed-term contract with the potential for permanent conversion at a globally renowned organization.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £30,000 to £35,000, plus bonuses and benefits.
  • Candidates are required to have at least 5 years of procurement experience and strong commercial acumen.
  • The role involves end-to-end ownership of category strategies, supplier sourcing, and stakeholder engagement.
  • This opportunity offers a hybrid work system, a positive work culture, and the chance to advance your career.

Category Buyer Fixed Term Contract role with potential to convert. An exciting and vibrant Globally Renowned Organisation, salary £30,000-£35,000 + Bonus and Benefits. Job ref. #4653191

Your new companyA Globally Renowned Organisation is looking to recruit a Category Buyer (fixed term contract with **potential to convert) to join their vibrant and fast-paced business. This is not your typical Category Buyer role. This is an incredibly exciting role that requires creative thinking, working with some of the best people in the industry!**There are current permanent employees who initially joined as on a FTC and were converted!Your new role

  • Category Buyer role taking full end-to-end ownership of category strategies, spend analysis
  • RFI, RFQ, RFP
  • Supplier sourcing, negotiations and relationship and risk management
  • Stakeholder engagement

What you'll need to succeed

  • 5 years' Procurement experience with commercial acumen
  • Strong communication, negotiation and engagement skills
  • Proactive identifying cost savings, process improvements / any business concerns
  • People person, ability to build relationships - culture fit it very important!

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to work with a fantastic organisation that will progress your career
  • Hybrid work system - only 3 days a week onsite
  • Great people culture and work environment, open and approachable
  • Salary £30,000 - 35,000 + bonus and benefits!

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, please email your updated CVwith your current salary, expected salary range, notice period and post code.

**Only candidates with valid right to work in the UK will be considered.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your career.

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