Trillium Flow Technologies™ serves customers in the power, oil & gas, general industry and water & wastewater sectors with highly engineered valves, pumps and actuators, as well as complete support in every phase of a project or operation.Trillium have UK Facilities/offices in Alloa, Elland, Bedford, East Kilbride & London. As well as employees-based UK wide within Customer sites.An exciting vacancy has arisen within the Elland facility for a Category BuyerTrillium Flow Technologies is seeking a Category Buyer to join our Supply Chain team in Elland. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in sourcing machined component trim parts and services, ensuring timely delivery and supporting cross-functional project success.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate and implement category sourcing strategies using the Category Management processManage all commercial aspects of sourcing, including spend analysis, tendering, and awarding businessNegotiate, implement, and maintain supplier framework agreementsDrive supplier development programmes and performance reviewsSupport internal and external sales teams with costings for tenders and aftermarket quotationsEnsure timely conversion of requisitions to purchase orders and manage delivery schedulesMaintain SAP system data and proactively mitigate supply risksConduct supplier visits and audits to track delivery performanceEnsure compliance with Health & Safety and company duty of care standardsWhat We’re Looking ForProven experience in category buying within a complex engineering or technical manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of machining, materials, and the ability to read engineering drawingsFamiliarity with purchasing workflows and SRM systemsExcellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skillsHNC in Engineering and/or CIPS qualification desirableSAP knowledge preferredWillingness to travel to supplier sites as requiredBenefits: Take a look at our extremely competitive benefits offering!33 days annual leaveHoliday Buy Scheme - Purchase up to 5 days extra annual leave with equal monthly payroll deductionsPension Scheme - Up to 8% employer contributionsEnhanced Company Sick PayLife Assurance - 2 x annual salary if not in the pension scheme, 4 x salary if a member of the pension scheme.Long Service RecognitionCycle to Work SchemeVolunteering Scheme – support your local communityDSE Eye Test VouchersFree Car Parking - a potential saving of £1500-£2500 compared to city centre car parkingEmployee Assistance Programme - Confidential external support – face to face counsellingWisdom App by Health Assured - Part of the Employee Assistance Programme which allows employees to access nutritional videos/information, mental health information and general wellbeing.Mental Health First Aiders/Champions - We have a team of trained employees available to sign post employeesSmart spending, cash back and offers (shopping vouchers & discounts) - offers on big high street stores, travel, show tickets, cinema gym membership and lots more!Health Cash Back Plan - For a small monthly fee, you can take advantage of unlimited GP consultations, cash back on everyday medical expenses such as physiotherapy, dental, chiropractor and more.Costco membership - Trillium is registered for all employees to join Costco and it will only cost you the annual fee.*Please note if all questions are not answered your application may not be processed*Applicants must have Right to Work in the UK and based in the UK, if you do not unfortunately your application will not be processed.
