Category Buyer £55,000 - £60,000 Plus Benefits An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Category Buyer within a globally recognised World Class manufacturer. The Role Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Category Buyer will have responsibility for sourcing and purchasing of materials ensuring best price and on-time delievery. Additional accountabilities will include: Day-to-day management of Suppliers Working closely with internal Engineering teams Resolving any issues in an effective and timely manner Driving Quality performance with compliance to PPAP / APQP Stakeholder management Supporting long-term company strategies Supplier Business reviews to improve Supplier performance where possible Cost saving initiatives and process improvements where possible Adherence to all company policies and regulations where required The Candidate The Category Buyer appointed to this role will (ideally) be CIPS qualified and have at least 5years experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment. You will have a have detailed understanding of purchasing tools and processes, as well as a proven track record of understanding of the supplier process or managing a supplier base. You will have worked closely with other internal Engineering functions and have built strong relationships. Communication and organisation are key, as is the ability to effectively negotiate and positively influence. Strong PC skills, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint is ess