Category Buyer
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire (Office Based)
Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Office based role
Are you passionate about the automotive industry?
Do you have experience with automotive parts, engine components, workshop tools, garage equipment or the automotive after market?
Perhaps you're currently working as a Parts Advisor, Product Administrator, Purchasing Assistant, Technical Administrator, Buyer, Product Coordinator or within an automotive distribution environment and are looking for your next challenge.
We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an established and growing business based in Wellingborough. This is a fantastic chance to join a close-knit office based team where you'll have the opportunity to influence product development, supplier relationships and category performance whilst working directly alongside senior management.
As Category Buyer, you will take ownership of designated product ranges, helping to source, develop and launch products whilst ensuring commercial targets are achieved.
Key responsibilities include:
Sourcing new products and identifying new supplier opportunities
Negotiating pricing, terms and minimum order quantities
Managing new product launches from concept through to market
Monitoring sales performance, margins and stock levels
Maintaining accurate product information and specifications
Producing product descriptions, guides and technical content
Managing product lifecycle activities and inventory performance
Supporting Sales and Marketing teams with product knowledge and promotions
Working closely with suppliers to ensure quality and compliance standards are met
Building strong relationships with internal departments and external suppliersWe would particularly like to hear from candidates with knowledge or experience in:
Automotive parts and components
Engine parts
Workshop tools and equipment
Garage equipment
Automotive after market products
Mechanical or engineering products
Automotive trade distribution
You may currently be working in a parts, automotive, engineering, technical or purchasing environment and be looking to progress into a more commercially focused role.
Skills
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Commercial awareness and analytical mindset
Good Microsoft Excel skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Desirable Experience
Product, purchasing or category management experience
Automotive aftermarket experience
Engineering or mechanical product knowledge
Experience working with suppliers
Sage 200 knowledge
Product development or related qualifications
What's On Offer?
£32,000 - £40,000 basic salary
Discretionary annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme
Health Cash Plan
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Secure, long-established business
Career development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environmentThis role would suit someone who understands automotive products and enjoys combining technical knowledge with commercial decision-making. Whether you're an experienced Buyer or an ambitious automotive professional looking to move into a product-focused role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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