Senior Buyer

TN United Kingdom; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Scotland is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their Supply Chain Team. This role involves end-to-end purchasing, developing procurement strategies, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong negotiation and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Purchasing/Procurement/Buyer role.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategy for all categories.
• Negotiate contracts and improve prices.
• Monitor supplier performance and market trends.

Skills

Commercial skills

Data analysis

Negotiation skills

Communication

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

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Escape Recruitment is working exclusively with a growing and evolving business that has an opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join their Supply Chain Team.

This is an all-round role and the Senior Buyer will work closely with Colleagues and Suppliers and be responsible for end-to-end purchasing from placing POs, category strategies, negotiation and Supplier management.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Develop and implement procurement strategy for all direct and indirect categories
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
• Source new Suppliers for products and services to minimise the Supply Chain Risk
• Build strong collaborative working relationships with Suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance through regular reviews and proactively support any issues
• Continuously analyse supply chain processes and identify improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.

Experience and knowledge for the role:

• Experience working in a similar Purchasing/Procurement/Buyer role within a fast-paced environment
• Strong Commercial, data analysis and negotiation skills
• Excellent communicator who can foster and build strong working relationships with Suppliers and Colleagues
• Experienced in managing Supplier relationships and performance
• Previous experience in using ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel Skills
• Thrives working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving business
• Comfortable to roll sleeves up and support colleagues when needed
• Flexible to travel occasionally to meet Suppliers

This is a great opportunity to join a highly motivated and high-performing Supply Chain Team.

Interested to learn more, then please send your CV today!