Category Buyer

Location:
Windsor, UK
Salary:
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Type:
Fulltime, Permanent
Company overview
En Route International operates globally as part of dnata, one of the world’s largest combined air services providers. With offices in the UK, USA, Australia and UAE, En Route supplies premium baked goods, meals and snacks to the travel industry. We focus on partnering with world-class manufacturers, customising products and packaging to suit individual customer needs while managing a complex supply chain with the highest levels of precision.
Job purpose
Reporting to a Category Manager, you will manage the Procurement of agreed food, non-food, packaging and services suppliers for UK and Europe. Taking a category management approach, you will support the Procurement team in delivering the Procurement strategy for UK & Europe, creating a supply base fit for purpose in meeting En Route’s growth objectives.
Key responsibilities
For the Categories under your control;
To work with the Procurement team in developing and implementing a clear supply base strategy to deliver En Route’s requirements in UK & Europe, aligned with the global strategy
To manage the UK & European Supply base on a day-to-day basis ensuring all relationships, commercials and opportunities are complete and delivered
To negotiate and manage Contracts and Terms with Suppliers
To identify, implement and monitor opportunities to improve cost savings, project deliverables and supplier selection, reporting progress on a regular basis
To work collaboratively with Product Development and Supply Chain teams to support the creation of innovative product solutions and their distribution in an efficient and cost effective manner
To manage the Supplier listing and start-up process, category reporting and category action plans
To take a proactive approach in understanding the markets in which En Route operates, identifying Procurement opportunities and risks and taking appropriate and timely action in coordination with the P&SC Director
To work closely with the Supply Chain teams to ensure terms and conditions agreed with Suppliers support the maintenance of excellent product availability, ensuring strong levels of customer service
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Food & Beverage Procurement professional
Some experience of Buying Packaging and non-Food categories
Knowledge of the UK and/or European supply markets
A strong negotiator with demonstrated ability to develop and manage sustainable Supplier relationships
Comfortable with the negotiation, development and management of Supplier Contracts
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks across Food and non-Food categories
Evidence of strong collaboration with other functions
Ability to travel as needed
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Specific aptitudes / skills
Educated to Degree level preferred
MCIP's qualification or equivalent preferred