Category Buyer - Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom - CRH

    CRH
    CRH Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

    6 days ago

    £64,000 - £88,000 (GBP) per year *
    Description

    The Category Buyer will play a crucial role in optimizing the NAP (Network Access Products) supply chain by strategically sourcing and managing suppliers' performance within specific categories.

    The role requires a strong understanding of procurement processes, market trends, cross-functional team works and negotiation skills. Preferably with an Engineering background.

    Key Accountabilities:

    • Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement category strategies aligned with overall IPE organizational goals, ensuring cost optimisation, quality, delivery, supply chain rationalisation and supplier diversity objectives are met.
    • Supplier Relationship Management: Identify critical and strategic suppliers, map out tier N suppliers, conduct supplier evaluations and re-evaluations, establish and maintain strong business relationships.
    • Contract Management: Lead negotiations with suppliers of own category to secure favourable terms and conditions.
    • Cost Management: Drive cost-saving, avoidance and VAVE initiatives by partnership with cross functional teams, through effective negotiation, process optimization, value engineering and supplier innovation.
    • Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including finance, business systems, quality, engineering and operations, to understand business requirements and ensure alignment with procurement strategies.
    • Risk Management and Sustainability: Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks, ensure continuity of supply and minimizing disruptions to the business.
    • Advanced Sourcing: Stay informed about market trends, industry best practices and regulatory changes related to assigned categories.
    • Leadership Quality: Prioritise own work and provide category leadership to procurement internal and external teams, promote procurement value at all times.

    Experience And Training

    • Proven experience in a focused category management and strategic sourcing
    • Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Project management skills
    • Strong negotiation skills
    • Proficient with procurement software and tools
    • Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance standards
    • Preferably with an Engineering background
    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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