Strategic Buyer – Direct Materials & Cost Reduction

Srsuk; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company rewards scheme

Job summary

Srsuk in East Midlands is seeking a Strategic Buyer – Direct Materials to drive supplier strategies, cost-down targets and cross-functional collaboration across production, quality, and logistics.

The role requires MCIPS, a degree, 5+ years of experience, ERP/MRP knowledge, and strong negotiation skills to secure best pricing and continuity of supply.

Travel up to 30% may be required; the company offers a competitive package and pension.

Qualifications

• Degree educated with MCIPS and indirect purchasing experience.
• 5+ years in supply chain or procurement with ERP/MRP knowledge.
• Advanced Microsoft skills; JDE experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity strategies with suppliers.
• Negotiate and manage LTAs to minimise TCO.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance.
• Ensure continuity of supply with critical risk management.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier management

Category management

Negotiation

Cost reduction

ERP/MRP

Excel

JDE

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree educated

MCIPS

Tools

JDE

MS Office

Job description

Srsuk in East Midlands is seeking a Strategic Buyer – Direct Materials to drive supplier strategies, cost-down targets and cross-functional collaboration across production, quality, and logistics.

The role requires MCIPS, a degree, 5+ years of experience, ERP/MRP knowledge, and strong negotiation skills to secure best pricing and continuity of supply.

Travel up to 30% may be required; the company offers a competitive package and pension.