Lead Buyer & Purchasing Leader – Strategic Sourcing

HSL; Whetstone; Vor Ort; GBP 50.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

HSL in Whetstone, Leicestershire, is seeking an ambitious Lead Buyer to own the day-to-day purchasing function within our Supply Chain team and to drive value across materials and services.

This is a step-up opportunity for a Senior Buyer, with leadership potential, to manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, co-ordinate POs and schedules, monitor on-time delivery, and improve purchasing processes. Hours are 8:30am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in purchasing, procurement, sourcing or buying, ideally at Senior Buyer or Lead Buyer level.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Commercially aware with a track record of improving cost, delivery and performance.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence across the business.
• High level of ownership, accountability and initiative.
• A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach.
• An understanding of contracts, Terms & Conditions and compliance.

Aufgaben

• Own and manage the day-to-day buying function.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance and escalations.
• Place and expedite POs and negotiate delivery schedules.
• Monitor OTD, lead times, spend and purchasing KPIs.
• Support RFQs, supplier selection and cost-saving initiatives.
• Identify and manage supply risks and supplier performance issues.
• Lead purchasing issues through to resolution.
• Support and provide direction to Buyers.
• Improve purchasing processes, supplier performance and commercial effectiveness.
• Contribute to longer-term sourcing and supply chain strategies.

Kenntnisse

Supplier management

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

HSL in Whetstone, Leicestershire, is seeking an ambitious Lead Buyer to own the day-to-day purchasing function within our Supply Chain team and to drive value across materials and services.

This is a step-up opportunity for a Senior Buyer, with leadership potential, to manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, co-ordinate POs and schedules, monitor on-time delivery, and improve purchasing processes. Hours are 8:30am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday.