Category Buyer

Stourport-on-severn, Worcestershire
Morgan Advanced Materials
Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon and composites. We operate in a series of well-defined markets where our applications expertise offers our customers a valuable differentiator, engineering high-specification materials, components and sub-assembly parts that solve their challenging technical problems. The Seals and Bearings business of Morgan Advanced Materials makes high-performance self-lubricating bearing and seal components, predominantly used in pumps, industrial and domestic, or other sealing applications. We use advanced carbon/graphite, silicon carbide, alumina and zirconia materials to engineer lightweight, low-friction bearings and seals. These materials help solve the problems associated with the use of lubricants in extreme temperatures, corrosive or hygienic environments where access is restricted, and are engineered into products which provide customer-specific solutions. Group Key Figures: Revenue £950m (2021), 7,500 employees, manufacturing in 30+ countries, and customers in 100+ countries. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index. As the Category Buyer, you will support the Procurement function service our internal customers by offering a pro-active approach to obtaining goods & services required. Attention to detail is key: ensuring all goods and services are procured at the right cost, quality, quantity and from the right sources. This is a career growth opportunity! Responsibilities Negotiate the best total cost solutions for the categories under your responsibility Drive & deliver total cost savings in line with the departmental objectives & targets Lead tactical category procurement projects (engaging with internal customers): Identify opportunities Run tender process Analyse the benefit Make recommendations Implement and deliver the benefit. Support supplier rationalisation programme and source and identify best total cost suppliers where required Dealing with non-conformance forms Quarterly reviews with suppliers Supplier audits medium risk, medium value suppliers Setting up & maintaining part numbers Support Procurement Manager on data gathering for strategic projects Qualifications The ideal candidate will have experience in a procurement role and be able to demonstrate the ability to negotiate total cost solutions. Strong English communications, Maths and MS Office skills specifically in Excel is required. Level 4 CIPS or willingness to study for CIPS beneficial Experience in management of categories Understanding of Procurement Processes Knowledge of IFS or Procurement Systems Ability to use Excel to analyse data to identify opportunities Strong negotiate skills (internally & externally) Person Specification Excellent communication skills at all levels internally and externally Ability to build good working relationships with suppliers & internal customers Performance driven, responsive, confident and self-motivated with a strategic approach to problem solving Capable of prioritising workload to ensure tight deadlines are met Pro-active and can-do attitude with the ability to work in a fast pace, changing environment Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1