Job Title: Senior Category Buyer
Division: Weir Minerals
Location: Preferable - Todmorden, Onsite, we will accept applications from Madrid or Poland as well.


Purpose of Role: We are hiring for a Senior Category buyer to join our Procurement team, responsible for procurement of direct materials for WME across our global network. This is challenging opportunity in a fast paced environment for a professional to develop their career.

Why choose Weir:
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify, create & lead development opportunities within category strategiesMonitor and analyse market trends to identify cost saving opportunities and implement within category strategiesLead cross functional teams in VA/VE activities to allow development of supply baseReview, manage & negotiate supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulationsIdentify and mitigate risks within supply chain in order to ensure continuity of supplyLead supplier audit activities to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodyIdentify underperforming vendorsCreate & manage supplier improvement plans for underperforming vendorsEngage with Quality team and support on NCR closure at supply baseUnderstand NCR process and be able to take part and lead 8D problem solving techniques within supply base.Resolve invoice queries with suppliers in a timely manner and put fix in place to ensure no repeat issuesDemonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Degree or professional certification – preferableMinimum 5-7 years of experience in procurement, preferably within a manufacturing environmentProficient in procurement software & ERP (SAP) systemsFamiliar with manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements.Excellent analytical and problem solving skillsStrong organisational and time management skillsExcellent communication skills and experience working in cross functional teams

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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