Strategic Buyer - Hybrid Role with Impact

Häfele UK Ltd; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Health cash plan

Enhanced pension

Discounts on products

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteer days

Job summary

Häfele UK Ltd is seeking a proactive Buyer to join our Procurement team in Rugby. You will own sourcing and procurement across direct product categories, negotiating with suppliers to secure best value, quality and service.

You’ll drive supplier performance, identify savings opportunities and ensure ethical sourcing and compliance. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with site-based work at our Rugby Head Office, supporting strategic sourcing projects and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, buying or sourcing.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with track record of delivering value.
• Excellent analytical, numerical and planning abilities.
• Commercial mindset with focus on opportunities and risks.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and driving performance.
• Ability to manage projects and collaborate across functions.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Solutions-focused mindset and continuous improvement."

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement projects delivering value, cost efficiencies and long-term benefits.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts and agreements for best value and service levels.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, drive performance improvements and innovation.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities and market trends.
• Support tendering and supplier selection to ensure best value outcomes.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Sales, Finance and Häfele Group to meet strategic objectives.
• Ensure ethical sourcing, compliance and sustainability standards are met.
• Monitor supplier performance, risks, and opportunities to drive improvement.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost-saving

Supplier relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

CIPS qualification advantageous

Job description

Häfele UK Ltd is seeking a proactive Buyer to join our Procurement team in Rugby. You will own sourcing and procurement across direct product categories, negotiating with suppliers to secure best value, quality and service.

You’ll drive supplier performance, identify savings opportunities and ensure ethical sourcing and compliance. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with site-based work at our Rugby Head Office, supporting strategic sourcing projects and cross-functional collaboration