Strategic Buyer (12-Month Maternity Cover) – Hybrid

Truespeed; Irlam, Bath; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free onsite parking

Private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits

Office options: Irlam or Bath

Job summary

Truespeed is seeking a Strategic Buyer to shape supplier partnerships, deliver savings and support our supply chain strategy. The role is full-time maternity cover, based in Irlam or Bath, offering hybrid work (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).

You will lead tendering, negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships, and identify cost-saving opportunities while supporting Sage and stock management. Strong procurement experience in telecoms is preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement, supply chain or contract management.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations and contracting to secure favorable terms.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support procurement strategy.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships across categories.
• Oversee stock management and Sage-related procurement tasks.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Design, Legal and Warehouse teams.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supply chain

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Tools

Sage

Sicon

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Truespeed is seeking a Strategic Buyer to shape supplier partnerships, deliver savings and support our supply chain strategy. The role is full-time maternity cover, based in Irlam or Bath, offering hybrid work (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).

You will lead tendering, negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships, and identify cost-saving opportunities while supporting Sage and stock management. Strong procurement experience in telecoms is preferred.