Strategic Buyer

Redline Group Ltd; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and manufacturing organization is seeking a Strategic Buyer based in Hertfordshire. This role involves sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and enhancing procurement processes within a team-oriented environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in purchasing, sourcing PCB components, and possess CIPS membership or equivalent qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing PCB/ Electronic components required.
• Experience in a purchasing/supply chain role within manufacturing.
• CIPS membership or equivalent, or qualified by experience.

Responsibilities

• Procure all materials and goods from approved suppliers.
• Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers.
• Drive process improvements and establish effective supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Procurement

Process Improvement

Education

CIPS membership or equivalent

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Strategic Buyer to join our client's team based in Hertfordshire, who are a world leading design and manufacturing organisation.

The Strategic Buyer in Hertfordshire will be responsible for procurement of all materials and goods.This will involve purchasing from approved suppliers as well as sourcing from potential new suppliers, and will also require experience sourcing PCB/ Electronic components.

Other responsibilities will include:

- Carry out competitive tenders and manage sourcing projects

- Create, and lead projects to drive commercial improvements

- Negotiate commercial terms

- Establish and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers

- Drive New Product Introduction supply chain establishment from environmentally sustainable sources

- Identify and drive process improvements

The Strategic Buyer in Hertfordshire, will have the following:

- Experience sourcing PCB/ Electronic components

- CIPS membership or equivalent or qualified by experience.

- Experience in a purchasing / supply chain role, within a manufacturing or production environment

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