Strategic Buyer: Sourcing, Negotiation & Savings

TVS SCS; Overthorpe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and life assurance

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (buy

Employee assistance programme

Referral scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

£100 training allowance

Job summary

TVS Supply Chain Solutions in Banbury is seeking a Buyer to develop and implement procurement strategies, manage tenders and drive cost savings across the supply chain. The role emphasizes strong negotiation, supplier relationship building and KPI-driven performance within the Purchasing department.

The successful candidate will have CIPS qualifications or be working toward certification, with a full UK driving license and willingness to travel as required.

Qualifications

• Location: Banbury, UK
• Contract: Permanent
• Department: Purchasing
• Experience: Strong procurement, sourcing, negotiation and contract management skills.
• Qualifications: CIPS qualified or working towards certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Manage tender processes and identify supply chain risks.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing and rebates to reduce costs.
• Build strong supplier and client relationships.
• Improve product availability, quality, service and value for money.
• Monitor and report cost savings using ERP systems.
• Identify opportunities for supplier development and process improvement.
• Provide regular category updates to clients.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CIPS qualification path

Job description

TVS Supply Chain Solutions in Banbury is seeking a Buyer to develop and implement procurement strategies, manage tenders and drive cost savings across the supply chain. The role emphasizes strong negotiation, supplier relationship building and KPI-driven performance within the Purchasing department.

The successful candidate will have CIPS qualifications or be working toward certification, with a full UK driving license and willingness to travel as required.