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Category Specialist

Job Description - Category Specialist

As a Category Specialist you will be working in the Procurement & Supply Chain department, you'll play a key role in managing supplier relationships and sourcing strategies to ensure smooth operations. Based in Sheffield, you'll focus on delivering cost-effective solutions within the industrial and manufacturing sector.

Client Details

This role is with a company in the industrial and manufacturing sector, based in Sheffield! This will be working on a fixed term contract initially for at least a period of 12 months! This role will be working in a small team of 4, reporting into the team leader. This role offers hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office!

Description

As Category Specialist, duties will include, however, not be limited to:

Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance and compliance with agreements.
Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve optimal terms.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and priorities.
Monitor supplier performance and address any issues promptly.
Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Prepare and present reports on category performance and cost management initiatives.Profile

As Category Specialist, you should have:

Prior experience working within Procurement.
Confident managing suppliers & a variety of contracts.
Be able to work on a Fixed Term Contract Basis starting Immediately.

Job Offer

Salary range up to £36,000 per year, dependent on the level of experience.
Hybrid working with 3 days on site in Sheffield.
27 days of holiday leave.
Fixed-term contract with potential for development opportunities
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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