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The Opportunity

My client are the nations largest network of janitorial and catering distributors & suppliers and are strategically located around the country to be able to provide world-class service and quality to their customers. They are a synonymous brand in the industry and are known for their high quality and performing products. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced strategic buyer/category manager to take ownership of their own category and manage the procurement process for up to 47 distributors.

Package

* Up to £45,000 per annum (experience dependant)

* 22 days holidays + bank holidays

* 2x wellbeing days per year (essentially additional holiday)

* Company events

* On-site gym

* Free parking

* Paid volunteering work throughout the year

Responsibilities

* Negotiating with suppliers – prices, contracts, rebates, SLAs

* Tendering & Benchmarking with new and existing suppliers

* Managing supplier performance to ensure high standards

* Source new products/ranges from local and overseas suppliers

* Ensure MRP system is up to date with prices and supplier details

* Ensure approved distributors are kept up to date with category/market changes

About you

* Proven experience negotiating contracts and supply agreements

* CIPS level 5 and upwards (or working towards)

* 3+ years’ experience working in a strategic procurement role, most industries considered if you can demonstrate transferrable skills

* Comfortable working in a fast paced environment working with various key stakeholders