Strategic Senior Buyer: Sourcing & Cost Savings

Nine Twenty; Kirkcaldy; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Fife seeks a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing and manage supplier relationships. The role includes delivering cost savings and working closely with teams across the organization. Ideal candidates have a strong background in buying within manufacturing or engineering and excellent negotiation skills. This position offers hybrid working and the chance to impact procurement strategy significantly.

Benefits

Hybrid working based in Fife

Supportive team environment

Exposure to international supply chains

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a strategic/senior buying role within manufacturing, engineering, or distribution.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• A track record of delivering cost savings and added value.

Responsibilities

• Leading sourcing strategies for your categories from market analysis to contract award.
• Managing supplier relationships and resolving supply issues.
• Delivering measurable cost savings and value creation projects.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite)

Excel

Job description

A well-established manufacturing business in Fife seeks a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing and manage supplier relationships. The role includes delivering cost savings and working closely with teams across the organization. Ideal candidates have a strong background in buying within manufacturing or engineering and excellent negotiation skills. This position offers hybrid working and the chance to impact procurement strategy significantly.