Buyer and Category Manager - Remote

Overview

We are looking for a Buyer & Category Manager to join our client's Procurement team. This role will support the Category Head of Procurement in delivering the Group Procurement strategy, ensuring that the business maximises value from third-party spend, including cost reduction, working capital benefits, revenue generation, and service delivery.

In Short

• Develop and implement a Strategic Spend Management agenda in line with corporate policies and procedures.
• Lead and support contract renewals, ensuring commercial and service propositions meet expectations.
• Identify opportunities to generate efficiencies and improve cost and revenue.
• Manage and administer contract amendments and changes.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and escalation point for all strategic suppliers.
• Lead regular supplier business reviews to manage supplier performance and enable value delivery.

Requirements

• Strong experience in Procurement processes, full life cycle sourcing, and category management.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and outcomes, bringing tangible commercial value through successful contracting and management.
• Experience with supplier risk management in a regulated industry.
• Proficiency in using SAP Ariba or similar sourcing systems.
• Analytical, data-driven thinker with experience in creating and driving metrics and reports.
• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with a proactive 'can-do' approach and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Fluent in English – verbal and written

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team and make a significant impact.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.