This Strategic Buyer role offers an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact in a Manufacturing business focused on improving procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring robust supplier contracts and relationships deliver to maximum cost and quality for the business.
Client Details
A well established Manufacturing business with a commitment sustainability and on a journey to drive operational excellence, you will join an established team driving to maximise the impact of best practice procurement.
Description
- Assist in the delivery and develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to align with business objectives.
- Strong focus on review and negotiate contracts and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Monitor market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast procurement needs.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and industry regulations.
- Analyse supplier performance and implement improvement initiatives.
- Manage procurement projects to meet deadlines and quality standards.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes.
Profile
A successful Strategic Buyer should have:
- Experience in procurement within Manufacturing industry.
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills with experience of negotiating around Terms and Conditions
- Knowledge of sourcing strategies and supply chain processes.
- Familiarity with procurement tools and systems ideally ERP
- A detail-oriented approach and ability to analyse data effectively.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Job Offer
- A competitive salary of £40,500 to £49,500 per annum.
- Pension scheme to support long-term financial planning.
- Permanent position offering stability and growth.
- Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment.
If you are ready to take the next step in your procurement career, apply today to join this exciting opportunity as a Strategic Buyer!