Indirect Senior Buyer

Escape Recruitment Services; Inchinnan; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing client is seeking a Senior Buyer for their Indirect Team in Scotland. This role involves sourcing and procuring a range of indirect goods and services. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and experience in managing procurement processes to meet the company's needs.

Benefits

Yearly bonus

Hybrid working

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement/sourcing role is essential.
• End to end procurement experience - sourcing, tendering, and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for category spend.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process - issuing RFI's, tenders.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Job description

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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 anmd 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
• Experience of sourcing and procuring indirect materials and services would be highly advantageous but not essential
• 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.