Senior category buyer

Gleeson has been exclusive partnered with a Rail Business looking for a Category Buyer. This Opportunity would be best fitted to a professional looking to expand their knowledge within the Rail industry. Job Title: Senior Category Buyer Locations: Derby / Birmingham Duties: Develop and execute processes necessary for negotiating supplier contracts at the site, indirect expenditures, and any specialised projects. Cultivate relationships with suppliers across the organisation from a procurement standpoint, ensuring adherence to contractual service levels. Enforce compliance with agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) among suppliers. Conduct routine contract evaluations with the supply chain when appropriate. Manage warranty procedures and resolutions, promptly addressing all warranty claims by customers. Collaborate with customers and suppliers to resolve disputes and ensure supplier readiness for both planned and unforeseen needs. Assess and accredit all of the suppliers appropriately. Ensure effective setup of all suppliers, including Purchase Order (PO) management. Maintain current budgets and spending in line with contract-related price adjustments. Exercise responsibility for the care, custody, and control of company assets. Efficiently manage material and service suppliers to ensure effective operations. Oversee all third-party relationships for spare part control and utilisation. Fulfil any other reasonable requests within the function. Provide assistance to suppliers and internal functions regarding health and safety matters. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the function and the business. Operate in accordance with the organisation #39;s values and behaviours.Ideal Candidate: Rail Sector Experience Commercial and Supply Awareness Procurement Buyer ExperienceAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data