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Strategic Buyer
Elevation Recruitment Group
Kingston upon Hull
On-site
GBP 45,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Strategic Buyer to join their dynamic team in Hull. This role is perfect for someone with a manufacturing background who excels in strategic procurement and contract negotiation. You will be responsible for building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance while achieving cost savings. Enjoy flexible hours, generous annual leave, and a range of benefits, including free gym membership and pension plans. If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career, this opportunity offers a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in strategic procurement and contract negotiation in manufacturing.
- Skilled negotiator with strong relationship management abilities.
Responsibilities
- Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure fair pricing.
- Negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance for cost savings.
- Support new product launches and maintain compliance.
Skills
Job description
Strategic Buyer – Hull - circa £45,0000 + CIPS - Flexible Hours + Great Benefits!
Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering exclusively with a market leading manufacturer in Hull who are looking to recruit a Strategic Buyer to join their team.
This role will suit someone who comes from a manufacturing background with experience in strategic procurement and contract negotiation.
Strategic Buyer Benefits:
- 35 days annual leave
- Flexi hours and a 1pm finish on a Friday
- Free gym membership
- Death in service (2 x salary)
- Pension
- Free onsite parking
- Various company & charity events
Strategic Buyer Duties:
- Build and manage supplier relationships
- Negotiate contracts and ensure fair pricing
- Source and onboard new suppliers with proper checks
- Monitor supplier performance and address issues
- Achieve cost savings and track market trends
- Run tenders and recommend best-value options
- Align payment terms with business goals
- Support new product launches and cross-team collaboration
- Maintain ethical standards and compliance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday (flexi time)
Required skills & experience:
- Background within a similar role within a manufacturing environment
- Skilled negotiator with the ability to manage contracts, terms and pricing
- Strong relationship management
If you would like to discuss this Strategic Buyer role in more detail, then do get in touch with Lewis at Elevation Recruitment Group now!
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