Strategic Buyer

WB Power Services Ltd; Langley Mill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading generator specialist in the UK is seeking a Strategic Buyer to strengthen the supply chain and drive procurement excellence. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in strategic buying, strong negotiation skills, and a background in manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and private healthcare after probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Private healthcare (after probation)

Company-funded Death in Service benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a strategic buying/procurement role.
• Direct buying experience.
• Strong background in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and build strong supplier relationships.
• Manage tenders and supplier agreements.
• Perform spend analysis and develop sourcing strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Spend analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified in Procurement/Supply Chain (CIPS or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

WB Power Services (WBPS) is one of the UK's leading generator specialists, providing critical power solutions, maintenance, sales, and hire nationwide. Proudly family-owned, we combine the values of a close-knit business with the professional standards of a national leader - creating a workplace that is both supportive and ambitious.

We are now looking for a Strategic Buyer to play a key role in strengthening our supply chain and driving procurement excellence across the business.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, negotiating, and building strong supplier relationships to ensure best value and performance.
• Managing tenders and supplier agreements, from initial quotation through to implementation.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to qualify BOMs and sourcing requests.
• Performing spend analysis and developing effective sourcing strategies.
• Monitoring supplier performance and reporting on supply chain risks.
• Supporting the wider purchasing team and resolving escalations when needed.
• Leading procurement projects and driving continuous improvements.
• Maintaining accurate supplier and system data, including new and amended requests.
• Taking full ownership of the procurement action plan to deliver measurable results.

About you

• Qualified in Procurement/Supply Chain (CIPS or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a strategic buying/procurement role (minimum 3 years).
• Direct buying experience.
• Strong background in a manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in contract negotiation, tender management, and supplier development.
• Comfortable analysing complex data and creating clear sourcing strategies.
• Experienced in ERP systems (knowledge of Protean would be an advantage).
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels.

What we offer

• A competitive salary based on your experience.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory days.
• Private healthcare (after probation).
• Company-funded Death in Service benefit.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• A supportive, values-driven environment where your expertise will make a real impact