Buyer

SF Recruitment are working with a leading, global manufacturing business based in Warwickshire to recruit for a Buyer. This role would suit a buyer who has a proven skillset in; supplier resourcing/selection, negotiations & strategic procurement. An end-to-end role whereby you will be responsible for all procurement aspects within your assigned commodities. Flexible, hybrid working environment.

Responsibilities:

-Manage end to end procurement activities within assigned commodities/direct spend areas.
-Manage multiple resource / capacity projects with suppliers
-Identify and drive cost reduction activities.
-Responsible for contractual negotiations for your suppliers
-Develop and lead global supplier relationships to deliver tangible mutual benefits
-Build strong relationships internally and across the supplier base, be responsible and accountable to make and influence key decisions.

Skillset Requirements:

-Understanding of key cost drivers within a supply base
-Confident negotiator with a proven record of taking cost out
-Experience managing multiple projects and co-ordinating cross functional teams to ensure on-time delivery
-Experience working with a global supply base
-Experience managing high level supplier relationships.