Strategic Buyer

A leading manufacturing organisation are looking for a Strategic Buyer to join the team in Harrow offering a salary of up to 55,000.The role will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, implementing, and administering long term supply agreement and optimising partnership with key suppliers. Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment.
Role responsibilities of the Strategic Buyer include:Build supplier partnerships for quality, supply chain, risk management, product, and margin enhancementsDevelop and implement competitive sourcing strategies for new business opportunitiesImplementing key purchasing initiatives to meet business goalsSourcing leadership for NPI projects using project management approachNegotiation of supplier contractsTracking and measuring results to drive continuous improvementsPerson Specification of the Strategic Buyer:Experience of working within procurement in a manufacturing backgroundProfessional qualification in Purchasing or Supply (CIPS/MCIPS) - must haveExperience developing category strategiesAble to self-motivate, manage workloads, and lead a teamReady to progress career to a managerial levelExperience using ERP/MRP and Excel Salary Up to 55k - two days a week working from home
This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a strategic buyer, category manager, commodity manager, purchasing manager, purchasing specialist, sourcing specialist, senior buyer and sourcing manager
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