Strategic Buyer

Michael Page; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Strategic Buyer to deliver cost-efficient procurement strategies across various goods and services. The ideal candidate will have proven procurement experience and will manage supplier relationships while identifying cost-saving opportunities. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for qualifications sponsorship

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management for goods/services.
• Ideally exposure to CAPEX Programmes of work.
• Ability to build and maintain supplier relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage Procurement spend for assigned commodities and source goods.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Lead the procurement of indirect goods and facility services.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Supplier relationship management

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Overview

Delivering strategic procurement to deliver cost and efficiency gains across a portfolio of goods and services to support a manufacturing business.

Global Manufacturer with a solid track record of delivery into a range of industries. Our client has a solid and sustainable order book; this role offers great exposure in the business to an ambitious Strategic Buyer seeking an opportunity to lead from the front in delivering cost and efficiencies.

Description: This opportunity for an Indirect Buyer seeking an opportunity to further develop and work with a great deal of autonomy to bring your procurement expertise to develop and deliver strategy for a global manufacturing organisation.

The Strategic Buyer (Indirect) role offers great exposure to senior business stakeholders and suppliers; you will be instrumental in delivering cost and efficiency gains across an indirect goods and services portfolio including FM, Cleaning, Waste and Security in addition you will supporting multiple CAPEX projects of work.

Responsibilities

• Manage Procurement spend for assigned commodities, source and purchase goods and services to meet operational and business needs, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Actively seek new sources of supply to meet existing and future requirements
• Act as a commodity lead for assigned group contracts collaborating with other procurement teams
• Be the commercial subject matter expert for the local management team and attend reviews to provide advice and support to facilitate tactical and strategic decisions.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, track performance, and resolve any delivery or service issues
• Lead the procurement of indirect goods and facility services and negotiate contracts
• Support capital equipment purchases
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company compliance
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements to enhance the procurement function

Profile / Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management for goods/services/works
• Ideally exposure to CAPEX Programmes of work
• Great communication skills
• Negotiation skills and experience of supplier contracts
• Knowledge of procurement systems and processes.
• Ability to build and maintain supplier relationships effectively.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality assurance.
• Proficiency with relevant software and data analysis tools.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary
• Opportunities for sponsorship for qualifications to support your professional development e.g. CIPS/Contract Law
• Comprehensive benefits package to enhance your work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career growth within the procurement and supply chain department.
• Opportunity in a business with a sustainable client base

If this Strategic Buyer role in the industrial and manufacturing industry sounds like the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today!

Please note due to enhanced security protocols only candidates with full unrestricted UK Residency to be considered for this role