Sourcing-buyer

Location: Kennford

Strategic Sourcing Buyer

North Somerset (Hybrid Working)
Up to £48,000   Benefits

A leading business is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Buyer to join its growing procurement team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional to take ownership of supplier strategy, category management, and supply chain performance within a highly technical environment.

You’ll play a key role in developing supplier relationships, driving cost-saving initiatives, improving supply chain resilience, and supporting long-term operational success.

Key Responsibilities   Develop and implement category strategies across assigned commodities
Manage supplier performance, sourcing activity, and long-term agreements
Drive cost reduction and supply chain improvement initiatives
Build supplier resilience and support business continuity planning
Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and operations teams
Support supplier onboarding and capacity planning
Ensure supplier compliance with quality, regulatory, and ESG standards

About You
CIPS Level 4 qualified
Proven procurement experience within manufacturing or engineering
Experience developing sourcing or category strategies
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Able to read and understand technical drawings
Excellent stakeholder communication skills

What’s on Offer
Salary up to £48,000
Hybrid working

Career development opportunities
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Competitive benefits package

If you’re looking for a strategic procurement role where you can make a genuine impact please click apply.