Buyer

Unipart; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Buyer to oversee supplier performance and sourcing activities. This hybrid role involves working closely with engineering and procurement teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in procurement and possess a CIPS qualification, along with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Procurement experience, particularly in sourcing and securing validated quotes.
• Experience in the rail sector or blue-chip manufacturing desirable.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Tactical sourcing and supplier performance management.
• Cost reduction and supply chain risk management.
• Support procurement operations and supplier portfolio activities.

Skills

SAP ERP proficiency

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

CIPS Level 4/5 qualification

Degree in procurement

Job description

We are looking for a buyer to join our team based at our Doncaster site. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance from a portfolio of tactical suppliers within a defined value stream ensuring that products and services purchased lead to improving value and service to Unipart and its customers.

The hybrid role offers flexibility, but ideally you will be located near to the Doncaster office, which will be your home office location.

Key Responsibilities

Tactical sourcing, tail spend management, supplier performance and maintaining Procurement master data.

Cost reduction activity and manage supply chain risks to minimise the impact for Unipart.

Analyse and maintain Procurement master data and supplier rationalisation.

Obtaining pricing for Bid related activities.

Work closely with Unipart Rail engineering, procurement, quality, finance, S&OP and tactical/tail-end suppliers.

Support the wider Procurement Operations team in ensuring that all transactional activities across the supplier portfolio are undertaken in a timely manner.

Person Specification

We are looking for a degree-qualified procurement professional with a CIPS Level 4/5 qualification (or equivalent), with procurement experience, particularly in sourcing and securing validated quotes for parts and services.

You will be an experienced SAP ERP user, preferably to super user level and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential, along with the ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and juggle priorities effectively.

Confident communication with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, capable of presenting clear analysis and insights to senior stakeholders are essential to this role.

Experience in the rail sector, blue-chip manufacturing, or repairable management processes is highly desirable, as is a working knowledge of continuous improvement principles. A team-oriented approach, combined with a track record of cross-functional collaboration will ensure success in this dynamic and fast-paced role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme

25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Employee offers and discounts from various retailers

Cycle to work scheme, recognition events and rewards

Free car parking

Blended / hybrid working available

Unipart Who are we?

Unipart is one of Europe's leading independent logistics companies that employs more than 12,000 employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £1 billion. We have a long heritage in the rail industry based on decades of experience, we have continuous improvement plans to embrace innovation in both products and business techniques to ensure that we remain the first and best choice for our customers. As a valued employee of Unipart, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds a world class status in employee engagement.

Location: Doncaster

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, DC Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme

You may also have experience in the following: Buyer, Senior Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Purchaser, Procurement, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Co-ordinator, Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Manager, Buying, Supply Chain Planner, Procurement Co-ordinator, etc

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