Strategic Procurement Buyer - Multi-Site, Cost-Saving Impact

Burton Security; Brockholes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing security manufacturing group in the UK is seeking a Buyer to shape a new role within their purchasing function. The position offers a salary of £32,000 - £36,000 along with benefits such as annual leave and a bonus scheme. Key responsibilities include leading sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven indirect procurement experience and a strong background in negotiation. This role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact across the organization.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Death-in-service insurance

Access to the Wider Wallet employee benefits hub

Qualifications

• Proven indirect procurement experience, ideally within IT, Technology or Professional Services.
• Strong background in tendering, supplier selection and negotiation.
• Knowledge of contract law and commercial agreements.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders across multiple business areas.
• Willingness to travel to group sites and supplier premises as required.

Responsibilities

• Leading sourcing activities across multiple categories.
• Driving cost-saving initiatives and identifying opportunities for supplier consolidation.
• Managing supplier relationships and supporting contract negotiations.
• Extracting and analyzing purchasing data for improvements.
• Overseeing GNFR purchasing activity, raising POs and ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

Indirect procurement experience

Tendering

Supplier negotiation

Influence cross-functional stakeholders

Job description

A growing security manufacturing group in the UK is seeking a Buyer to shape a new role within their purchasing function. The position offers a salary of £32,000 - £36,000 along with benefits such as annual leave and a bonus scheme. Key responsibilities include leading sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven indirect procurement experience and a strong background in negotiation. This role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact across the organization.