Strategic Buyer

As a Category Buyer you will be responsible for developing category strategies to ensure we have a robust and competitive supply chain.

• Develop Category Strategies for each area of responsibility, working with the wider business to ensure strategies are implemented in a timely manner
• Ensure early engagement with engineering and suppliers to ensure we are sourcing the best products from the beginning of our projects
• Manage multiple resource / capacity projects with suppliers to ensure the business can achieve our 5-year plan
• Identify and drive cost reduction activities.
• Responsible for leading contractual negotiations for your suppliers (Long Term / Development / Warranty Agreements etc)
• Develop and lead global supplier relationships to deliver tangible mutual benefits
• Work with suppliers and engineering to identify new technologies to reduce cost and or add additional value to our machines
• Build strong relationships across the business and the supply base, be responsible and accountable to make and influence key decisions that are in the best interest of the business.