Senior Strategic Buyer

Reference: 4837765

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Gloucester Salary: 45,000 - 52,000 + Benefits (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Manufacturing & Production / Procurement Company:
Hays Consultant:
Rebekah Razza Hays office:
Reading — Level 5, Block B, Suite 2 Apex, Forbury Road Phone:
Email: rebekah.razza

Your new company

This is an excellent opportunity to join a developing procurement function and take commercial ownership of a portfolio of technically complex components. You will support supplier strategy, commercial performance, operational continuity and wider business growth.

Your new role Develop and deliver sourcing strategies across assigned commodity areas

Lead commercial negotiations and contract management activities

Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships

Drive improvements across cost, quality and delivery

Identify and manage commercial and supplier risks

Support supplier selection, development and performance reviews

Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams

Contribute to new product and business improvement projects

Use market and supplier data to support commercial decisions

Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and performance

What you'll need to succeed

You will have strategic procurement, category management or senior buying experience within a manufacturing, engineering or similarly technical environment.

Experience developing sourcing or commodity strategies

Strong commercial negotiation skills

Strategic supplier and contract management experienceA track record of delivering cost, quality or service improvements

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Good analytical and problem-solving capability

Experience working with ERP or MRP systemsA relevant procurement qualification, degree or equivalent experienceCIPS accreditation, or progress towards it, would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

Salary depending on experience

Hybrid working

Competitive pension and benefits package

Annual bonus opportunity

Professional development and career progression

Supportive, collaborative procurement environment

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 about your career. #4837765 - Rebekah Razza