Hybrid Strategic Category Buyer

Sanger; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK research institute is hiring a Category Buyer to elevate stakeholder relationships and drive value through effective procurement strategies. This role requires strong negotiation skills and experience in category management. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid model and will be part of a supportive team that values collaboration. The position offers a salary range of £41,600 - £46,000 and aims to provide a work-life balance through various benefits and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Wellbeing programs

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Strong experience in category management and negotiation with suppliers.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Manage project workload based on Procurement principles.
• Identify and formalize category strategies.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Tools

Category management tools

Job description

A leading UK research institute is hiring a Category Buyer to elevate stakeholder relationships and drive value through effective procurement strategies. This role requires strong negotiation skills and experience in category management. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid model and will be part of a supportive team that values collaboration. The position offers a salary range of £41,600 - £46,000 and aims to provide a work-life balance through various benefits and flexible working policies.