Senior Buyer

Our Innovative Global Manufacturing Client has an opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join their Indirect Team.

Working within the Global Services Team, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for procuring a broad range of indirect goods and services to support the business needs. The Senior Buyer will purchase a wide range of products and services ranging from uniforms, professional services, FM, Cleaning etc. They will support Stakeholders across various locations.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for your category spend area
• Prepare, coordinate and execute sourcing decisions for spend area
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process - issuing RFI's, tenders, commercial and contract negotiations
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and best commercial terms
• Build strong working relationships with Supplier to discuss performance and drive continuous improvement
• Meet with Suppliers to reveiw performance and build long standing relationships
• Work closely with colleagues to understand their short-term and long-term procurement needs
• Implement a Preferred Supplier List

Experience and knowledge required for the role:

• Experience working in a similar procurement/sourcing role
• End to end Procurement experience - Sourcing, Tendering and Supplier Management
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills
• Good communicator who enjoys building strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers
• Can prioritise workload and manage multiple projects
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits include a yearly bonus, hybrid working and a Friday early finish.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please send your CV today.