Lead Buyer

Lead Buyer opportunity to join successful international business based in Woking. Benefits include generous bonus, pension and healthcare. Hybrid working (2 days in office, 3 days working from home). 37.5-hour week, with flexible working hours.  Free parking.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about maximising supplier savings, managing key supplier relationships, and supporting the business by ensuring the delivery of goods and services at the right quality, price, and delivery, safely. If you have a strong understanding of the supplier market, are innovative, and have a drive for results, we would love to hear from you.

Day to day of the role:

• Maximize supplier savings and manage cash flow effectively.
• Manage all aspects of key supplier relationships, ensuring a collaborative and productive partnership.
• Support the business by ensuring goods and services are delivered at the right quality, price, and delivery, with a strong emphasis on safety.
• Understand the supplier market outlook and price development, identifying new products and suppliers as necessary.
• Facilitate access to supplier innovation and product development, staying ahead of market trends.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Substantial relevant procurement experience to include category management.
• Knowledge of contracts, ideally to include contract drafting.
• Previous experience of working with engineering stakeholders