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Category Buyer (Ref: 9965)

Job Description

We have some brand new and exciting opportunities within our procurement function as we look to expand the skillset of our highly valued procurement team, following on from some significant successes in the last financial year. One opportunity within our expanding team is for an experienced Category Buyer to join our procurement team at our Bardon Hill Head office. About the role Within this role you will be ensuring compliance with agreed processes and procedures for purchasing of goods and services. You will be the internal expert of procurement systems assisting business users where necessary in the effective use of the systems. Other elements to the role include: Control the issuing of Purchase Orders Review requisitions against standard rules Identify appropriate purchase route for delivery of service / goods to include supplier selection and commercial terms / payment method Approve and release purchase orders Tender management Management of tender activity in a timely manner (in conjunction with AI Group Procurement where required) ensuring effective communication with stakeholders is maintained throughout Catalogue maintenance Management of supplier catalogues in conjunction with AI Group Procurement ensuring all catalogue content is correct and covers required spend areas Contract management Centralisation and management of all AI contracts outside of national contracts Approval of contracts to be undertaken by Head of Procurement or appropriate Legal Director Achieve strong, collaborative, and sustainable relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers Monitor and deliver added value saving initiatives that support the attainment of department/business objectives Identify all opportunities to progressively rationalise and reduce the total number of suppliers to an optimum level Internal expert of procurement systems assisting business users where necessary in effective use of the systems ​ What will you bring? Gravitas to influence at all levels of management Procurement experience in a number of key category areas Experience of drafting and negotiating contract terms and conditions Previous experience working with procurement systems ideally Coupa Currently working in a procurement/supply chain role ​What’s on offer? Competitive Salary, bonus and benefits recognizing the contribution you bring Opportunities for Career Progression both at home and abroad An inclusive and safety focused culture with people at the heart of the business We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Why join Aggregate Industries? To be at the heart of construction, we see our people at the forefront of the construction industry, transforming it into a more sustainable future. We employ highly talented, experienced and motivated people from diverse backgrounds. We have industry-leading capability in innovation, enabling us to anticipate and meet the changing needs of our customers. We are committed to developing strong and positive relationships with the communities we live and work in. LafargeHolcim has a global footprint with leadership positions in the vast majority of its markets and a diversified portfolio with a good balance between mature and developing markets positioned in highly populated areas. About Aggregate Industries We’re at the front line of the construction and infrastructure industries, producing and supplying an array of construction materials. With over 270 sites and more than 3,900 dedicated employees, we’re home to everything from aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete products. On top of that, we produce, import and supply construction materials, export aggregates and offer national road surfacing and contracting services. We’re also a proud member of LafargeHolcim, which is the leading global building materials and solutions company with around 90,000 employees in over 80 countries. It holds leading positions in all regions with a balanced portfolio of developing and mature markets.