Senior Category Buyer

We are looking for an experienced Senior Category Buyer to play a key role in delivering value through strategic category management. You will support and drive the execution of category strategies across indirect spend, shaping long‑term sourcing decisions that align with Victrex’s strategic objectives.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross‑functional stakeholders, influence at all levels, and manage complex supplier relationships in a global, regulated environment.

• Develop and deliver short, medium and long‑term category strategies aligned to business objectives
• Identify and implement cost reduction and productivity initiatives to deliver annual savings targets
• Conduct spend analysis and market intelligence to inform sourcing strategies and improve long‑term cost position
• Lead supplier performance management, including KPIs, SLAs and corrective actions
• Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers, leading bid evaluations and selection activities
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to deliver sourcing projects and category plans
• Develop and manage supplier risk mitigation plans, including contractual and supply risk
• Support governance processes by ensuring appropriate commercial and contractual controls are in place
• Provide ad‑hoc support to approved purchasers, ensuring compliance with procurement processes

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain roles within a multinational or complex, capital‑intensive environment
• Strong understanding of category management principles and cross‑functional working
• Demonstrated success in delivering cost savings and value‑led sourcing programmes
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills
• Experience of supplier relationship management and performance improvement
• Strong analytical capability, with confidence presenting insights and recommendations
• Experience working with international contracts and managing variation control
• Comfortable using data and tools (including Power BI) to support decision‑making

• CIPS / MCIPS qualified or working towards (desirable)

At Victrex, you’ll find a collaborative culture, meaningful work and opportunities to develop your career in a global organisation. We offer competitive reward, flexible hybrid working, and a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement.

If you’re motivated by strategic procurement, value creation and building strong partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

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