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European Category Buyer - Automotive

Redditch | www.cv-library.co.uk |
European Category Buyer - Automotive
Redditch
£40,000 - £45,000

STOP SCROLLING if you are looking for a fantastic opportunity to utilise your strategic sourcing and category management skills in a global manufacturing business!

This European-wide Procurement role will see you assume cradle to grave Procurement responsibility for a high value spend across a number of manufacturing sites. You will have the chance to develop category strategies at a European level and lead Procurement activities for a number of exciting new product development projects.

Read on for more details…!

What will the role involve?

Developing and implementing category strategies for your defined procurement spend
Working collaboratively in cross function al teams to drive sourcing and procurement projects for NPD and Production
Leading on tendering, contract negotiation and contract management
Managing supplier relationships and driving improvements in supplier performance
Delivering savings, cash flow improvements, innovation and quality for your category
Acting as the main point of contact for internal stakeholder queries
Undertaking European business travel, as required

You will ideally have…

Previous experience in a strategic procurement role, managing direct spend within a manufacturing environment
Proven track record working with suppliers and/or internal stakeholders outside of the UK, managing spend across multiple sites / manufacturing locations
Good knowledge of category management techniques
Strong negotiation skills / commercial acumen
Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of Excel

Ability to undertake short European business trips, as required (no more than 10% travel)This role will suit a motivated, self-starter who is comfortable taking the initiative and driving their own projects forward!

Why should I apply?

If you are looking for...

A strategic procurement role managing a high value category with international reach
A permanent contract with a company that offers a great office environment, flexible hours and hybrid/home working
Fantastic benefits and remuneration package
Great long term career prospects

... then this could be the one for you!

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