Category Buyer

Newton Abbot, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated and ambitious individual to join our friendly

Procurement

team!



Key Responsibilities and Tasks



Category management

Responsible for material requirement planning, for product categories, ensuring just in time deliveries. Stock control of product categories, liaising with Brand Management and Warehousing, forecasting on peaks and troughs. Management of product deliveries and prior notifications for warehousing and logistics. Managing alternative products, from QA sign off, samples and stock management. Assist with system data input and receipting of goods.
Supply chain management

Management of supply chain relationship for the category's products. Negotiate pricing with supply chain to obtain the best price, and quality products. Responsible for pricing matrixes for product categories. Maintaining relationships with current suppliers, whilst seeking new suppliers. Ensure that all procurement activity and tender requirements are in accordance with the company's processes. Support the Senior Buyer with information for supply chain contracts and supply agreements.

If you have...



Experience using MS Office packages Good written, verbal and digital communication skills Ability to engage with colleagues and service users, collaborating at all levels

and you are...



Fluent in the English Language Skilled in Mathematics Accurate and organised with excellent attention to detail Self motivated and ambitious Have a "can do" attitude in meeting challenges and resolving problems Curious and inquisitive Able to work independently or as part of a team Calm under pressure and level headed Methodical Flexible and adaptable to change

Read on...




Category Buyer role is a crucial role in procurement and supply chain management within Harrier and is essential to the ongoing success of the business. The purpose of this role is to assist in providing a comprehensive procurement service to Harrier's UK and Czech production operations. The Category Buyers' key objectives are to manage specific product categories, ensuring Harrier obtains the best value while maintaining quality and meeting business objectives.


What we offer:


Great package - pay, bonus and pension


33 days' holiday


Personal development


Recognition and reward


Health Cash Plan


Permanent Health Insurance


Life Assurance


Employee Assistance Programme


On-site parking and great public transport links

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4492460
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    Newton Abbot, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned