Senior Buyer

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Telford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior Buyer in Telford. In this permanent full-time position, you'll manage procurement strategies, support supplier negotiations, and optimize inventory levels. You will be part of a collaborative team and receive competitive benefits including a salary range of £50,000 to £55,000 and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Matched contribution pension scheme

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, engineering, or similar sectors.
• Strong analytical and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the strategic sourcing of materials and drive cost optimisation.
• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies.
• Supplier negotiation to maximise cost savings and achieve favourable terms.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Cost management

Inventory management

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Education

CIPS qualification or studying towards it

Job description

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Hays Procurement is working with a leading specialist manufacturing organisation based in Telford. Due to growth, they are now looking to recruit a Senior Buyer to join the team in a newly created role. The role will be based at their offices in Telford. It is a permanent full-time position offering an earlier finish on Fridays.

Your new role

The Senior Buyer will join an established team to manage the strategic sourcing of materials and drive cost optimisation. Key responsibilities include:

• Support the development and implementation of procurement strategies.
• Strategic sourcing and supplier review.
• Supplier negotiation to maximise cost savings and achieve favourable terms.
• Build collaborative relationships with suppliers and proactively manage performance.
• Benchmarking and spend data analysis.
• Risk management - identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Assess, develop, and implement procurement processes and initiatives.
• Optimize inventory levels.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you will be a Senior Buyer with experience in manufacturing, automotive, engineering, or similar sectors. You should demonstrate experience in strategic sourcing, negotiation, cost management and optimisation, inventory management, and supplier management. You will be personable and approachable with strong analytical and influencing skills. Ideally, you will be CIPS qualified or studying towards it.

What you'll get in return

You will receive a salary of £50,000 to £55,000, plus 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), a matched contribution pension scheme, and free parking on-site.