Category Buyer

About Us

Role Summary

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and implement category strategies in alignment with business goals.
• Conduct market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, trends, and risks.
• Lead RFx processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Build and maintain a competitive and diverse supplier base.

Procurement & Purchasing

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for assigned categories.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements.
• Issue and manage purchase orders in line with internal approval workflows.
• Ensure timely delivery and resolution of any supply or quality issues.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and track KPIs.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers as required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with strategic partners.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams including Finance, Operations, and Logistics.
• Support forecasting and demand planning activities.
• Collaborate with the logistics team to ensure smooth order fulfilment.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and data in the ERP system.
• Prepare regular reports on category spend, savings, and supplier performance.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in procurement or category buying.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or a related field.
• CIPS qualification or equivalent is desirable.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in spend analysis and market benchmarking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Advanced MS Excel skills: familiarity with Power BI is a plus.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English required; Chinese is an advantage.

Competencies

• Understands stakeholder needs and delivers value driven sourcing outcomes
• Executes procurement activities to a high standard with discipline and accountability
• Seeks better ways of working through data, insight, and alternative sourcing options
• Acts ethically, fairly, and transparently in all procurement decisions
• Takes ownership and follows through to resolve issues and deliver results

Imbono Values

• Client Oriented
• Excellence
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Perseverance
• *We believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
• We want every candidate to perform at their best.
• If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.*