Senior Buyer

Michael Page; St Helens; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position based in St Helens

Half day Fridays

Additional benefits to be discussed

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Buyer in St Helens to drive procurement activities, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver cost-effective solutions that meet business needs.

The role focuses on developing purchasing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining accurate records and compliance with policies. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse market trends and develop effective purchasing strategies.
• Proficiency in managing supplier relationships and resolving issues.
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• SAP experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best value.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to align with the company's goals.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other relevant data.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and plan procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant procurement policies and regulations.
• Resolve any issues or discrepancies with suppliers effectively and efficiently.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Supplier relationships

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

As a Senior Buyer in St Helens, you'll play a key role in managing procurement activities to ensure the smooth supply of goods. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to deliver cost-effective solutions that meet the needs of the business.

Client Details

A global manufacturing leader driving innovation through advanced technology and engineering excellence. With ambitious growth plans and a high-performance culture, this is an opportunity to join their St Helens based site where your ideas and contributions will be valued from day one.

Description

• Source and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best value
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery.
• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to align with the company's goals.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other relevant data.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and plan procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant procurement policies and regulations.
• Resolve any issues or discrepancies with suppliers effectively and efficiently

Profile

A successful Senior Buyer should have:

• Proven experience in procurement
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse market trends and develop effective purchasing strategies.
• Proficiency in managing supplier relationships and resolving issues.
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• SAP experience is desirable

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £40,500 to £45,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position based in St Helens
• Half day Fridays!
• Additional benefits to be discussed during the hiring process.

People are at the heart of Michael Page.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.