Senior Buyer

Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Buyer to enhance their procurement strategies. The role involves direct and indirect procurement, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates should have a strong operational background in manufacturing and a proven track record in procurement. The position promises a highly competitive salary and a chance to take initiative within the procurement function.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver a procurement service which is cost effective, quality focused, timely and dependable.
• Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Strict adherence to professional buying standards.
• Proven ability to adhere to professional buying standards.
• Experience managing high-value supplier contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement processes and procedures.
• Negotiate and maintain supplier agreements.
• Conduct market research to inform purchasing strategies.
• Manage inventory levels without affecting production.
• Achieve cost savings through contract reviews.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Conduct market research to inform purchasing strategies.
• Coordinate with departments to meet company goals.
• Manage inventory levels without impacting production.
• Collaborate with suppliers to build long-term relationships.
• Implement KPIs to track supplier performance.
• Escalate business risks promptly.
• Source the right quality of products and services.

Skills

Procurement service delivery

Sourcing strategies

Operational procurement

Manufacturing experience

Professional buying standards

Job description

As we look to further enhance our market presence, we are recruiting a Senior Buyer to join our thriving team and growing business.

About the Role

This role will be responsible for a significant amount of direct and indirect procurement for the business. Your focus will be to ensure OTIF, maintain the highest of quality and ensure all contracts are cost-effective for the business. You will need to understand the operational requirements within a manufacturing business as you will have responsibility for high-value Subcontract Engineering projects and Capital Expenditure buying. The right candidate for this role will be proactive and take the initiative to make improvements throughout the Procurement function. This is a hands‑on role requiring the Senior Buyer to be fully involved in both the day-to-day detail and the overall strategy for the team.

Responsibilities

• Developing all processes and procedures to ensure best Procurement practice.
• Contributing to business-wide procurement strategy.
• Accountability for several major supplier accounts.
• Negotiating, implementing, and maintaining supplier agreements.
• Achieve Significant Cost Savings by spearheading Supplier Contract reviews and renegotiations.
• Undertaking reviews as necessary to maintain Supplier performance levels for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Conduct Market Research and Analysis monitoring market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain challenges to inform purchasing strategies.
• Working cross functionally over the different departments to ensure agreed company goals are achieved.
• Managing inventory levels and ensuring accuracy without affecting production.
• Dealing with complex issues related to the development of new products, new suppliers, or technologies to enhance new or existing products.
• Collaborating closely with suppliers to develop and maintain long lasting relationships.
• Implementing KPI's to accurately monitor supplier performance.
• Escalating and addressing business risks without delay or hesitation.
• Full accountability for sourcing the right quality of products and services.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver a procurement service which is cost effective, quality focussed, timely and dependable.
• Experience in developing high level sourcing strategies.
• Strong operational procurement background.
• Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Strict adherence to professional buying standards always.

Required Skills

• Ability to deliver a procurement service which is cost effective, quality focussed, timely and dependable.
• Experience in developing high level sourcing strategies.
• Strong operational procurement background.
• Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Strict adherence to professional buying standards always.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in developing high level sourcing strategies.
• Strong operational procurement background.
• Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment.

Pay range and compensation package:

Highly Competitive salary