Indirect Category Buyer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Warwick
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Category Strategy Development Contract Management Supplier Relationship Management Sourcing Negotiation Continuous Improvement Stakeholder Collaboration Commercial Awareness

FULL DESCRIPTION

Indirect Category Buyer

Location: Warwick | Rate: £40.87/hr | Type: Contract | Work: Hybrid

Job Details

  • Indirect Category Buyer – Aftermarket Logistics
  • Reference: 37216251
  • Umbrella Rate: £40.87/hr (Inside IR35)

Are you ready to elevate your career in procurement and make a real impact within a dynamic and fast-paced environment? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company as an Indirect Category Buyer for Aftermarket Logistics. This role offers you the opportunity to lead strategic procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and drive performance across cost, quality, and service. If you're passionate about delivering excellence and thrive in a challenging environment, this role is for you.

What You Will Do

  • Develop and deliver category strategies to meet cost, quality, and performance targets.
  • Lead contract management and supplier relationship activities to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Conduct sourcing activities aligned with the company's strategic category plan.
  • Negotiate complex supplier contracts and manage supplier performance effectively.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices in procurement.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and satisfaction with procurement strategies.

What You Will Bring

  • Proven experience in operational contract management and supplier relationship management.
  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to deliver results in a complex, demanding environment.
  • Degree qualification or equivalent experience (preferred).
  • Flexibility to travel internationally when required.

About the Company

This company is committed to driving innovation and excellence in procurement. By joining as a Category Buyer, you will play a key role in shaping the company's success while ensuring alignment with its core values of quality, efficiency, and collaboration. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact while developing your career in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Location

The role is based in Gaydon, with frequent travel to other sites, primarily Whitley.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a difference, don't wait. Apply now to become the next Category Buyer and take your career to the next level!

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Contact

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