Offer summary

Qualifications:

Significant experience in strategic sourcing and category management., Procurement experience in engineering, civil works, or large-scale infrastructure projects., Understanding of project management principles with experience in high-value procurements., Ability to develop and execute category strategies and sourcing strategies..

Key responsibilities:

Develop category strategies and commercial recommendations.

Deliver multiple strategic sourcing events within the assigned portfolio.

Support the development and delivery of the assigned category strategy.

Identify continuous improvement opportunities and maximize value for money from contracts.

Job description

Butler Ross are pleased to be supporting a global utilities organisation in their search for a highly-capable Senior Category Buyer, with a background in construction, infrastructure, or engineering projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the UK's most critical, high-value projects - from multi-million to £1Billion+ in value.

This permanent position is offering a salary of £52-£57,000 + Bonus, and operates on a fully-remote basis (with occasional ad-hoc in-office/site visit requirements). Whilst this is fully-remote, you will need to be situated, and eligible to work, within the UK to be considered for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities Include

Accountability for the development of category strategies, commercial recommendations and execution of sourcing strategy.
Delivering multiple strategic sourcing events within your portfolio
Supporting the overall development and delivery of assigned category strategy
Identifying continuous improvement category opportunities through engagement with suppliers and stakeholders, and maximising value for money from contracts awarded.

Ideally, You Will Have

Significant experience of strategic sourcing and category management generally
Procurement experience specifically relating to engineering, civil works, or large scale infrastructure construction projects
Prior experience delivering procurement services over the full procurement life cycle
An understanding of project management principles - with prior experience managing high-value procurements especially within project environments of great complexity

If you are interested in this position or would like to discuss the specifics in more detail, please either apply via this advert or feel free to contact us directly.

This Position Would Be Well Suited To Individuals With Prior High-value Project Experience, That Have Previously Held Any Of The Following Positions

Senior Buyer / Strategic Buyer / Lead Buyer / Category Buyer / Senior Strategic Buyer / Senior Category Buyer / Category Manager / Category Lead / Procurement Manager / Project Buyer / Senior Project Buyer / Procurement Lead / Procurement Specialist

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