Senior Buyer

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer to join its expanding Procurement & Purchasing function. In this pivotal role, you will manage the site's expenditure on goods and services, ensuring quality and compliance while implementing cost-saving initiatives. You will lead the procurement process, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to align purchasing activities with the group's strategy. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a generous pension scheme and opportunities for professional development. If you are looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Generous paid leave

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Private healthcare and insurance plans

Qualifications

• Experience in Direct Procurement/Purchasing in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in managing and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage site expenditure on goods and services, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Oversee procurement processes for raw materials and finished goods.

Skills

Direct Procurement/Purchasing

Contract Management and Negotiation

Strong Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

MRP Systems Proficiency

Job description

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Hays is partnered with a rapidly growing medium-sized manufacturing business that is expanding its Procurement & Purchasing function. As a Buyer, you will oversee the site's expenditure on goods and services, ensuring quality, high performance, and cost-saving initiatives. You will have one direct report (Buyer) and will implement the group's procurement strategy for the site.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage the site's spend on goods and services, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and contract compliance.
2. Oversee the end-to-end procurement process for raw materials and finished goods.
3. Align purchasing activities with the group-level procurement strategy.
4. Consolidate the supplier base to ensure a cost-effective and low-risk approach.
5. Monitor product and service costs, achieving cost reductions through supplier sourcing and contract negotiation.
6. Utilise the MRP system for all procurement activities.
7. Plan and analyse the site's monthly spend report.
8. Manage supplier relationships using KPIs, scorecards, and continuous improvement activities.
9. Conduct inventory and demand forecasting.
10. Provide line management for one Buyer.
11. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and consult on market approaches.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in Direct Procurement/Purchasing, preferably in a global manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in managing and negotiating contracts.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and present to stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret forecasting data and relay information to the business and vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and MRP systems.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £45,000.
• Competitive pension scheme and generous paid leave.
• A range of learning and development opportunities with a 'promote from within' culture.
• Employee Assistance Programme with private healthcare and insurance plans.