Category Buyer - Ftc Until Jan 2027

CONSTRUCCIONES Y AUXILIAR DE FERROCARRILES S.A

STOCKPORT, GB
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Procurement or purchasing experience
Supply chain processes understanding
Supplier performance metrics
** The job posting is for a Category Buyer at Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A. (CAF) based in Stockport, UK, offering a fixed-term role focused on enhancing procurement processes in the rail industry. The position emphasizes the need for strong procurement experience, supplier management, and a proactive approach to operational efficiency. **

Job Summary

  • The Category Buyer will support CAF Rail UK’s Procurement & Supply Chain function during a critical period of overhaul transition and supplier governance enhancement.
  • The role is key to supporting the department’s objective of improving supply resilience, increasing visibility of sub tier risk, and embedding stronger procurement discipline as overhaul activities evolve.
  • CAF offers a positive work environment, professional development, learning and autonomy, security and reliability, and work with cutting-edge technology.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The job posting is for a Category Buyer at Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A. (CAF) based in Stockport, UK, offering a fixed-term role focused on enhancing procurement processes in the rail industry. The position emphasizes the need for strong procurement experience, supplier management, and a proactive approach to operational efficiency. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Procurement or purchasing experience
  • Supply chain processes understanding
  • Supplier performance metrics
  • Commercial management of suppliers
  • Purchase order governance
  • Expediting and performance tracking

Nice-to-have

  • Positive work environment
  • Team spirit and mutual respect
  • Continuous improvement activities
  • Social value initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience in procurement or purchasing
  • Strong understanding of supply chain processes
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems
  • Ability to analyse data
  • Qualification in Supply Chain, Business or equivalent

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