Lead Buyer: Procurement Leader for Supply Chain Excellence

NOV Inc; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Lead Buyer to lead the purchasing team in Great Yarmouth. This role focuses on driving excellence in supply chain operations, managing supplier relationships, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Candidates should have proven experience in procurement or supply chain, strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as a passion for continuous improvement. This position offers opportunities for career progression and personal development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Great Yarmouth purchasing team.
• Oversee daily procurement transactions and manage direct spend.
• Monitor and expedite late purchase orders with planning department.
• Evaluate and improve supplier performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through improvements.
• Support engineering teams on product changes.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Job description

A leading supplier in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Lead Buyer to lead the purchasing team in Great Yarmouth. This role focuses on driving excellence in supply chain operations, managing supplier relationships, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Candidates should have proven experience in procurement or supply chain, strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as a passion for continuous improvement. This position offers opportunities for career progression and personal development.