Strategic Buyer - Maternity Cover

Truespeed; Irlam, Bath; Híbrido; GBP 41.000 - 50.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Hybrid working

Free onsite parking

Private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits

Office options: Irlam or Bath

Resumo da vaga

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.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Procurement

Negotiation

Supply chain

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Ferramentas

Sage

Sicon

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da vaga

Put your procurement expertise to work with the Freedom Truespeed Group. Join us as a Strategic Buyer and help shape supplier partnerships, deliver savings and support our supply chain strategy.

Strategic Buyer

Irlam or Bath

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Full-time, fixed-term maternity cover (up to 12 months)

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Strategic Buyer to join the Freedom Truespeed Group on a full-time maternity cover contract of up to 12 months.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to play a key role in supporting and delivering our procurement and supply chain strategy. You'll be responsible for developing strong supplier relationships, leading commercial negotiations, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the business achieves the best possible value across its purchasing categories.

Working closely with teams across the Group, including Engineering, Technical, Design, Legal and Warehouse Management, you'll help ensure our supply chain runs efficiently and supports the wider business.

The role offers plenty of variety, combining strategic procurement, supplier management, contract negotiations and stock management. You'll also act as the go-to person for the procurement and stock management elements of our Sage system, supporting colleagues and keeping up to date with system developments.

WhatYou'llBeDoing

• Researching supplier markets and identifying new sourcing opportunities to ensure we work with the right suppliers.
• Leading tendering and competitive bidding processes, from supplier selection through to onboarding.
• Managing supplier relationships and leading commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favourable contract terms.
• Working with internal teams to identify opportunities for cost savings, improved efficiencies and better value.
• Supporting Engineering and Design teams with early supplier engagement and the introduction of new products.
• Working closely with Warehouse Management to oversee third-party warehousing and logistics arrangements and ensure stock levels meet business requirements.
• Supporting stock rationalisation alongside Engineering teams.
• Taking ownership of the procurement and stock elements of Sage, keeping up to date with Sage and Sicon developments and supporting colleagues where needed.

About You

• Significant experience in procurement, supply chain or contract management, preferably within the telecommunications sector.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills.
• Good mathematical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The confidence to build relationships, influence stakeholders and manage supplier partnerships.
• A positive, ambitious and driven approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
• Choice of office location: Irlam or Bath.
• Free onsite parking.
• Private healthcare.
• A range of wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits, including 24/7 online GP access.
• The opportunity to make a real commercial impact across the Freedom Truespeed Group.
• A varied role working with colleagues and suppliers across the business.

Please note: You must have valid authorisation to work in the United Kingdom, as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include: Strategic Buyer, Senior Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Category Buyer, Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Supplier Relationship Manager, Contract Manager, Telecommunications Procurement.