Associate Category Buyer

natgridProd • Waltham, MA

1d • $71,000 - $89,000

About The Position

Reporting into a Category Manager (Band D), the Associate Category Buyer is part of the team responsible for strategic procurement operations within the aligned business area(s). The role will assist Senior Category Buyers and Category Managers in delivery of Category strategies.

Requirements

• Experience of strategic sourcing and category management.
• An understanding of legal documentation and ability to assemble contract packages for execution.
• An understanding of project management principles and ideally evidence of managing multiple projects and consistently delivering outstanding results.
• Basic sourcing concepts (RFQs, cost comparisons, vendor selection criteria).
• Lead times and their impact on availability.
• Cost components (cost, margin, markup, freight, landed cost).
• Basic Excel functions, ability to analyze data and display for presentation

Responsibilities

• Support and manage multiple strategic sourcing activities within portfolio, working with Senior Category Buyers, Category Managers and with stakeholders to understand and challenge demand and ensure the best possible solutions for National Grid. This includes gathering quotes, comparing costs, and validating vendor proposals.
• Support Senior Category Buyers and Category Manager in developing category characteristics, researching supply markets, suppliers and assessing trends, opportunities and risks. Feedback insights to Category Managers and Senior Buyers to drive the continuous improvement of category strategy and procurement performance.
• Execute standardized strategic sourcing processes from market engagement through to award, ensuring goods / services are procured in a best-in-class manner that drives value.
• Review and issue purchase orders to ensure accurate quantities, pricing, and delivery timelines.
• Onboard suppliers, gather required documentation, initiate requests in onboarding system, and assist tactical procurement in completion of onboarding as needed.
• Work with Strategic Supplier Management to hand over any new contracts, ensure relevant KPI’s and delivery metrics are clearly articulated.
• Contribute to an effective forward planning process by identifying future requirements of supported areas and ensure robust forecasting is put in place that maximises value of goods / services procured.
• Scope and develop regional contractual agreements that meet the customer stakeholder requirements and expectations.
• Work with multiple different stakeholder groups to ensure all required approvals and reviews are complete.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed