Sourcing Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Shotton, Queensferry, Connah's Quay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in North Wales is looking for a dedicated Sourcing Buyer to enhance their procurement capabilities. The successful candidate will work on sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization, contributing to the company's commitment to high-quality production. Ideal applicants will have a background in manufacturing and be either CIPS qualified or pursuing the qualification, demonstrating strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier development and cost optimization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly driven and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing processes to meet business objectives.
• Negotiate contracts and competitive rates with suppliers.
• Manage sourcing processes and tools for stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CIPS qualification or equivalent experience

Experience in manufacturing environment

Tools

SAP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Databases

Sage

Job description

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We're seeking a talented and motivated Sourcing Buyer to join our innovative team in Deeside, North Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to our mission to provide the most advanced and highest quality manufacturing and production facilities in the UK. With an ambitious growth plan, enabled by our industry-leading international experience and the most innovative and sustainable technologies, we are seeking industry professionals who will grow with the business and create a sustainable future operation.

What you'll do:

• Supporting the team by following purchasing processes and procedures to support business objectives and targets.
• Developing and shaping sourcing operations in order to develop and design cost effective contracts and services aligned to costs and requirements.
• Supplier development and cost optimisation on site, together with leading negotiation and drafting contracts aligned with business requisites.
• Reporting, Reviewing and negotiating competitive rates on a range of products and services within the sourcing area.
• Developing and managing sourcing processes and tools for key stakeholders within the Shotton Mill team.
• Working within budgetary processes with Finance and Stakeholders to develop cost optimisation and quality services.
• Working with stores, engineering and other functions across the business to provide sourcing support within all areas.
• Supporting implementation and development of SAP ensuring correct procedures are followed.
• Developing strong teamwork across the business to ensure operations are working effectively in accordance with Eren Group procurement rules and aligned to contract agreements in place.
• Conduct supplier reviews to ensure contracts and services, along with costs, are relevant and competitive.

What you'll bring:

• Ideally CIPS qualified or working towards the qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong understanding of business and commercial acumen within a focused purchasing team.
• Previous experience of reducing costs whilst maintaining customer service is essential
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• You will be motivated, dynamic and have the ability to challenge the status quo in order to support cost analysis.
• The ability to create proposals to improve all aspects of service within a manufacturing and project environment.
• Proven ability to engage senior decision makers, whilst building and developing long-term relationships.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in order to work on a range of purchasing projects., both independently and as part of a team.
• Highly driven and proactive to develop and grow within the business.
• Ability to work with site wide teams and challenge the current processes and systems.
• Preferred experience of working with SAP, Excel, Databases, Sage and other purchasing platforms in order to create processes and initiatives to drive business performance and improvements.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Attention to detail and data entry skills.

* Applications received will be shared with our principal recruiter Mechspan.