Your new company

This is a really great opportunity for someone with buying experience with a manufacturing background, to join a growing yet established company who work on a variety of commercial projects, where you will get full internal training and progression up to Senior Buyer.

Your new role

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and category teams to understand their indirect procurement requirements and develop sourcing strategies to meet those needs.
• Conduct market research to identify potential/alternative suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and negotiate favourable terms and pricing agreements.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including issuing requests for proposals (RFPs), evaluating proposals, and selecting vendors.
• Effectively manage notifications of changes from suppliers with stakeholder support.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure effective communication and resolve any issues promptly.
• Monitor supplier performance, address any issues or concerns, and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure consistent delivery of quality goods and services.
• Work closely with the internal stakeholders to track and analyse spending, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new materials and service introductions, cost-reduction projects, and other strategic initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and best practices in procurement to continuously improve processes and optimise supply chain performance.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in procurement, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with indirect procurement categories is preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering end-to-end projects and achieving total cost of ownership savings.
• Demonstrated proficiency in risk management and supplier relationship management resulting in successful outcomes.
• Sound understanding of commercial procurement procedures and practices, encompassing negotiation skills and contract law.

What you'll get in return

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

What you need to do now

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