Global Category Buyer

Global Category Buyer - FTC

Norgine · Hengoed, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-07

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Operations - NPB

Description

Dare. Drive. Develop. Join Norgine.

At 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.

What you'll do

As a Global Category Buyer, you will support the delivery of global procurement strategies by:

• Managing sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and supplier management activities.
• Supporting the development and execution of category strategies.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Identifying cost-saving, quality, and service improvement opportunities.
• Analysing procurement and market data to provide actionable insights.
• Monitoring supplier performance and supporting issue resolution.
• Contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across Norgine.

Requirements

What you'll bring

Skills

• Category management and strategic sourcing expertise.
• Procurement process knowledge and supplier management capability.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to prioritise work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Sound commercial and financial awareness.

Experience

• Experience in procurement and category management.
• Previous experience in Paper-based Categories is a plus.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Exposure to procurement data analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Relevant higher education qualification or equivalent professional experience.

We're looking for people who:

• Drive results by taking ownership and making informed decisions.
• Dare to challenge the status quo, bring fresh ideas, and embrace innovation.
• Develop strong partnerships, communicate effectively, and value diverse perspectives

Benefits

Why Norgine

At Norgine, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to learn, contribute, and succeed.

Norgine is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

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