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Drive. Develop. Join Norgine.\nAt Norgine, we transform lives through innovative healthcare solutions. For more than a century, we have partnered with healthcare stakeholders to bring life-changing treatments to patients across Europe. We are looking for a Global Category Buyer to help deliver value through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and continuous improvement initiatives. \nWhat you'll do\nAs a Global Category Buyer, you will support the delivery of global procurement strategies by:\nManaging sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and supplier management activities.\nSupporting the development and execution of category strategies.\nBuilding strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.\nIdentifying cost-saving, quality, and service improvement opportunities.\nAnalysing procurement and market data to provide actionable insights.\nMonitoring supplier performance and supporting issue resolution.\nContributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across Norgine. \nRequirements\nWhat you'll bring\nSkills\nCategory management and strategic sourcing expertise.\nProcurement process knowledge and supplier management capability.\nStrong analytical and data interpretation skills.\nEffective negotiation and influencing skills.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.\nAbility to prioritise work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.\nSound commercial and financial awareness. \nExperience\nExperience in procurement and category management.\nPrevious experience in Paper-based Categories is a plus. \nExperience working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.\nExposure to procurement data analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nRelevant higher education qualification or equivalent professional experience. \nWe're looking for people who:\nDrive results by taking ownership and making informed decisions.\nDare to challenge the status quo, bring fresh ideas, and embrace innovation.\nDevelop strong partnerships, communicate effectively, and value diverse perspectives\nBenefits\nWhy Norgine\nAt Norgine, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. 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