Category Buyer required for an leading precision engineering company, serving industries such as Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage and Chemical Processing with critical components from 9 global locations.

This opportunity is based in HUDDERSFIELD, meaning the successful Category Buyer will be easily able to commute from surrounding areas including Halifax, Bradford, Dewsbury, Brighouse and Cleckheaton.

Key Responsibilities of the Category Buyer will include;

Support the Head of Procurement with the sourcing of raw and machined castings using a Category Management process
Manage spend analysis, tendering and business award for all items within an assigned category
Conduct supplier performance reviews to maintain levels for Quality, Cost and Delivery and identify areas for improvement using VAVE analysis
Maintain detailed supplier records and cost savings activity
Deploy countermeasures to mitigate delivery shortages and their impact on production
Conduct supplier visits and audits in order to ascertain Plan vs Actual performance at necessary intervalsFor the role of Category Buyer we are keen to receive applications from individuals who have;

Experience as a Category Buyer or similar within an Engineering environment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Knowledge of Machining, machined parts and materials
HNC in Engineering and/or CIPS qualifications desirable
Experience using SAP softwareSalary & Benefits;

Salary £35,000 - £40,000
26 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
Up to 8% employer contributions
Hybrid working
Mon - Thur 8am - 4.30pm
Fri - 8am - 1pm
Enhanced company sick pay
Optical vouchers, employee assistance, Discounts, cash back and offersTo apply for the Category Buyer position, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information