Category Buyer - Marine (18 month FTC)

We are currently seeking a highly capable Category Buyer to support our Category Managers in executing project spend across a specific area. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring buying compliance and control, delivering high-quality analysis and spend reporting, and maintaining effective communication with key stakeholders.

What does a Category Buyer do at the Crown Estate?

• Execute all project spend across TCE efficiently and effectively
• Support project teams with analysis and spend reporting
• Maintain buying compliance and control
• Ensure payments to suppliers within 30 days by working with budget holders
• Monitor and manage open orders with suppliers in partnership with budget owners
• Create projects in Agresso and produce associated reports
• Resolve internal queries from colleagues to ensure prompt payment to suppliers
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement guidelines
• Be the “go-to person” for support on Purchasing processes for the wider group
• Support finance projects team with Agresso training
• Complete administrative tasks required for effective operation of the sourcing department

How will you add value to The Crown Estate as a Category Buyer?

• An excellent administration background, ideally gained in a purchasing or equivalent environment
• Experience in delivering reports and reconciliations to a high standard of accuracy
• Proficient in working with ERP systems
• Knowledge of VAT regulations
• CIPS qualified or working towards
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others
• Outstanding attention to detail
• The ability to resolve problems efficiently

You can look forward to a competitive salary, pension scheme, and further benefits:

• Life Assurance Scheme
• Private Medical
• Discounted gym membership
• 25 days annual leave plus privilege holiday which is an extra 2.5 days a year
• WOW privilege card (savings on dining, shopping, entertainment and leisure in London West End)
• Flexible Benefit Allowance

and so much more...

If you are an organised, highly communicative, and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record of delivering results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team today and be a key contributor to the success of our organisation!

Advert closes on Sunday 28th May