Strategic Buyer – Procurement & Supplier Partnerships

Pure Resourcing Solutions; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions in Essex is seeking a Buyer to join a busy organisation, supporting the procurement of goods and services across multiple areas of the business. This role combines purchasing, supplier management, sourcing and commercial support to ensure products and services are sourced efficiently, suppliers deliver value, and commercial objectives are achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer or Procurement professional looking to develop their career

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Managing the procurement of goods and services across a variety of spend categories.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Obtaining and evaluating quotations to secure best value.
• Supporting supplier reviews and performance monitoring activities.
• Assisting with contract renewals and commercial negotiations.Maintaining supplier and purchasing records.
• Identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Supporting sourcing and tender activities where required.Producing reports and analysis to support purchasing decisions.
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and procurement needs.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of purchasing processes and systems.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Pure Resourcing Solutions in Essex is seeking a Buyer to join a busy organisation, supporting the procurement of goods and services across multiple areas of the business. This role combines purchasing, supplier management, sourcing and commercial support to ensure products and services are sourced efficiently, suppliers deliver value, and commercial objectives are achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer or Procurement professional looking to develop their career