Job type
PermanentLocation
BriggWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£36,000 per annum + Benefits
Senior Buyer | £36k + Benefits | North Lincs | Full Time, Permanent
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What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
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As Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for negotiating with suppliers, focusing on purchasing to deliver best value for the organisation, focusing predominantly on direct purchasing of raw materials. You will be providing cost-effective and value-added purchasing services to the business and have strong analytical skills with the ability to work as part of a team or as an individual. This role will also involve a focus on strategic procurement, supplier relations and stakeholder engagement, whilst assisting in supervising a team of Buyers.
Key Responsibilities:
- To ensure purchase of an appropriate supply of raw materials, goods and services.
- To ensure purchases are managed within the cash flow capability and targets of the company
- Within a team, develop a strategic raw material strategy
- To communicate effectively with other business functions, to establish an agreed definition of the business needs and success criteria for each strategic material
- To establish and maintain market maps detailing supply markets and key players for all direct purchases
- Manage raw material exposure within agreed company limits with key stakeholders
- To liaise with other business functions to proactively identify and implement profit-enhancing and cash-enhancing opportunities
- To ensure company systems are operated efficiently and effectively
- To ensure departmental objectives are met within the agreed timescale
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience within a Senior Buyer role is essential.
- Experience in managing end-to-end procurement including RFI, RFQ, Tendering, Supplier Management, Contract Management and Award, Stakeholder engagement and strong negotiation skills
- Reliable with strong attention to detail and methodical approach
- Excellent IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems.
- Experience of the manufacturing/commodity sector
- CIPS qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Strong organisation and communication skills; both written and verbal
What you'll get in return
A competitive basic salary of up to £40,000 per annum
Excellent benefits package including flexible working, access to an onsite gym, 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays) and an excellent pension scheme
Free, onsite parking
Fantastic opportunities for development, including study support
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
