Strategic Procurement Buyer

Solus Accident Repair Centres; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Income protection + GP & medical aid

Employer matched pension

EV purchase discounts

Job summary

Solus Accident Repair Centres is seeking an experienced Procurement Buyer to join the team. Based in the Midlands, North West or Surrey region, you will support the Procurement Lead, determine product needs, negotiate best quality and price, and manage supplier relationships to sustain long-term growth.

You will handle end-to-end procurement processes, forecast requirements with the Commercial Department, and monitor supplier performance while considering sustainability targets within the supply

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a buying function or supply chain desirable or relevant training required
• Highly analytical problem solver with an aptitude for figures.
• Ability to react quickly to an ever-changing industry sector.
• Self-motivated and driven to develop within the role.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator

Responsibilities

• End-to-end supply chain process
• Optimise ordering and reordering from suppliers
• Mitigate risks by managing supplier relationships
• Maintain records of all suppliers
• Supporting the Commercial Department in forecasting and aligning findings with supply chain management
• Research requirements, opportunities, trends, and developments in the sector
• Collaborate to improve supplier relationships and supplier performance
• Review and manage supplier Non-Compliance
• Consider environmental impact of the supply chain and sustainability targets

Skills

Analytical thinker

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Commercial education

Job description

Solus Accident Repair Centres is seeking an experienced Procurement Buyer to join the team. Based in the Midlands, North West or Surrey region, you will support the Procurement Lead, determine product needs, negotiate best quality and price, and manage supplier relationships to sustain long-term growth.

You will handle end-to-end procurement processes, forecast requirements with the Commercial Department, and monitor supplier performance while considering sustainability targets within the supply