Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Leader

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Hempstalls; Sur place; GBP 59 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join a fast-paced manufacturing business in Stoke-on-Trent. The role focuses on ensuring continuous supply of goods, driving supplier performance and developing purchasing strategies.

You will lead category management, negotiate commercial terms, and mentor team members while contributing to KPI reporting. A CIPS Level 6 qualification and 15–20 years in procurement are preferred.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of procurement or purchasing experience.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Strong negotiation, commercial and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsabilités

• Ensure continuous supply of goods, materials and services across the business.
• Lead category management activities and oversee purchase order processing.
• Interpret material requirements and demand across different areas of the business.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, negotiating terms and resolving issues.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through sourcing and negotiations.
• Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities; introduce new suppliers as needed.
• Manage supplier performance through reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and implement departmental purchasing strategies.
• Develop and monitor KPIs; contribute to reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Improve purchasing processes, reporting and data-led decision-making.
• Provide support with complex supplier and supply chain challenges.
• Mentor and develop colleagues and deputise for Purchasing Director when required.

Connaissances

Procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Formation

CIPS Level 6 qualification

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

KPI Recruiting Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join a fast-paced manufacturing business in Stoke-on-Trent. The role focuses on ensuring continuous supply of goods, driving supplier performance and developing purchasing strategies.

You will lead category management, negotiate commercial terms, and mentor team members while contributing to KPI reporting. A CIPS Level 6 qualification and 15–20 years in procurement are preferred.