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Job Title: Category Buyer
Salary: Competitive salary plus car bonus & benefits
Location: Head Office Leicestershire with occasional travel
Are you ready to take charge of a 30m portfolio spanning 40 suppliers within the dynamic Technology and eCommerce divisions at Next PLC Were seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage the endtoend purchasing lifecycle delivering impactful strategies to support our growing business.
About the Role
As aProcurement Specialist youll play a pivotal role in sourcing negotiating and managing supplier relationships to ensure the best value and performance for Nexts Technology and eCommerce needs.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Supplier Sourcing & Appraisal: Identify and evaluate future suppliers conduct financial and commercial assessments and manage site visits.
- Tender Management: Prepare and manage RFPs incorporating detailed specifications contract terms and performance requirements.
- Contracts & SLAs: Collaborate with legal teams to create robust contracts define SLAs and establish KPIs to drive supplier accountability.
- Supplier Management: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance hold operational and strategic reviews and ensure compliance with best practices.
- Internal Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between internal teams and suppliers to address issues manage expectations and align on service and product specifications.
- Market Insights & Spend Analysis: Stay informed on market trends and competitor activity offering innovative solutions to improve procurement strategies.
- Financial & Operational Reporting: Oversee purchase order accuracy invoice processing and budget preparation ensuring adherence to financial best practices.
What Were Looking For
Were looking for a driven and detailoriented individual with a strong background in procurement particularly in IT or technology.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven knowledge of the procurement lifecycle and IT purchasing.
- Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills at all levels.
- Ability to work independently with exceptional time management and organisational abilities.
- Proficiency in Google applications or Microsoft equivalents.
- A proactive problemsolving mindset with a cando attitude.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience using eSourcing platforms.
- CIPS qualification (or working towards it).
Whats in It for You
- The chance to shape procurement strategies in a fastgrowing division.
- Opportunities to engage with cuttingedge suppliers and products in the technology and eCommerce space.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment where your expertise is valued.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
