Buyer

E3 Recruitment; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Strategic Buyer to join a world-leading manufacturer near Cambridge. The role offers a salary of £43-45k and benefits such as life assurance, health plans, and opportunities for career progression. Key responsibilities include evaluating supplier performance, negotiating pricing, and implementing cost-saving strategies. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and negotiation skills, along with experience in ERP systems.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme X2

Income protection

Health Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

22 days annual leave + public holidays

Qualifications

• Proven analytical skills and detail orientation.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Epicor.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier performance and negotiate pricing.
• Present cost-benefit analysis on resourcing projects.
• Implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Education

CIPS or equivalent certificate

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

Overview

Our client is a world-leading manufacturer with a UK and Global presence. We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to work at their cutting-edge manufacturing facilities at their site close to the Cambridge area.

What’s in it for you as a Strategic Buyer

• Salary of £43-45k
• Days based Monday to Friday 8-4pm
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Life Assurance Scheme X2
• Income protection
• Health Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• 22 days annual leave + public holidays (30 days overall)
• Holiday purchase and buy back Scheme
• Unrivalled opportunities for both upskilling and career progression, supported with training

Key Responsibilities of the Strategic Buyer

• Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate pricing, and secure favourable terms
• Maintain relationships with existing critical suppliers and identify new potential vendors
• Present cost benefit analysis on any resourcing projects and lead projects to conclusion
• Analyse market trends to determine competitive pricing
• Implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality standards
• Work closely with existing critical supplier base to reduce cost through supplier workshops and visits
• Analyse product value add and manufacturing process to find areas for cost reduction
• Strategic outlook of the supplier base, proactively planning the future structure of the supply base
• Work closely with Supplier quality team to support in quality performance of critical suppliers

Key Requirements of the Strategic Buyer

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Good understanding and experience of using ERP system (SAP, Oracle & Epicor)
• CIPS or equivalent certificate required

If interested, please apply now