Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships

Escape; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Buyer to enhance procurement processes. The ideal candidate will lead strategic sourcing for materials and services, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts to optimize costs. Required experience includes procurement in manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. This role is pivotal in ensuring production efficiency and supply chain continuity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement/supply chain within fast-paced manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of raw material markets and supplier management.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for raw materials, components, packaging, and services.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate contracts to secure competitive pricing.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cost savings

Communication

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

A manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Buyer to enhance procurement processes. The ideal candidate will lead strategic sourcing for materials and services, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts to optimize costs. Required experience includes procurement in manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. This role is pivotal in ensuring production efficiency and supply chain continuity.