Senior Buyer in Usk

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Usk; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for a 12-month contract based in Glascoed, UK. The role involves developing and managing procurement strategies, and requires excellence in stakeholder engagement, contract negotiation, and supplier management. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction or plant and equipment categories and possess strong negotiation and communication skills. This position offers hybrid working options with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experienced buyer/senior buyer with procurement strategy development.
• Experience in construction and/or plant & equipment categories.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage procurement strategies.
• Engage and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Supplier Management

Data Analysis

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Related Degree or relevant experience

Accreditation by CIPS

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Senior Buyer

12 Month Contract

Glascoed Based (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site)

£47.12 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading Defence companies based in Glascoed.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

To be considered for this role you will be a buyer/senior buyer with a track record of developing, implementing & managing procurement strategies, ideally relating to Plant & Equipment projects.

Skills Required

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills - Priority & essential to success in the role
• Contract skills including contract negotiation
• Supplier Management

Experience Required

• Experience working in a similar position or a related degree
• Experience within construction and/or plant & equipment categories
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Good understanding of manufacturing & engineering processes
• Ability to work under pressure, whilst ensuring deadlines are met
• Experience with Word and Excel software
• Comfortable in a fast paced commercial environment

We also look for additional attributes, such as:

• Personable Demeanour
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Data Analysis
• Excellent Organisational Skills
• Good Business Instincts
• Mathematics Skills
• Understanding of Supply Chain Management Procedures
• Strategic Planning Abilities
• Accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.