Buyer

SF Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Buyer based in Birmingham. The role focuses on strategic procurement and managing substantial spending across a global remit. Candidates should have proven procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders. This position is ideal for those looking to drive continuous improvement and manage supplier relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience within a private sector environment.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in using ERP/MRP systems.
• Good knowledge of supply chain and procurement best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor market trends and changes in the supplier landscape.
• Analyse spend data and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Support new product introductions by ensuring timely procurement.
• Assist in developing and maintaining KPIs for procurement performance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Overview

SF Recruitment ar working with a market leading, global organisation to recruit a Buyer. This is a fantastic opportunity, with the role being much more ofcussed on strategic procurmeent & managing a large spend across a global remit

The Buyer will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for specific categories of goods and services, ensuring optimal value in terms of cost, quality, and delivery. Working closely with stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain, you will manage supplier relationships, monitor market trends, and drive continuous improvement in the procurement function.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and procurement goals.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories including sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor market trends and changes in supplier landscape to identify risks and opportunities.
• Analyse spend data and supplier performance to drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including production, engineering, quality, and finance to understand demand and support operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support new product introductions (NPIs) by ensuring timely procurement of materials and services.
• Assist in developing and maintaining KPIs to measure procurement performance.

Skillset Requirements

• Proven procurement experience within a private sector environment.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in using ERP/MRP systems
• Good knowledge of supply chain and procurement best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.