Strategic Buyer
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Devon
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 04 Sep 2020
- Closes
- 02 Oct 2020
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Strategic Buyer
12 Month Fixed-Term contract
Excellent package on offer
8am-4pm Monday-Friday
Devon Area
Our client is a growing and well-respected manufacturing business. They are looking for an experienced Strategic Buyer to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate will be level-headed and have the ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
Strategic Buyer
Job Description
Maximize commercial advantage via the deployment of effective sourcing strategies for the plant
Assist in the development of key supplier and customer relationships
Provide effective contract negotiation and administration
Interact with other functions within the BU including manufacturing, maintenance, IT, Finance to achieve business objectives
Negotiate contracts and price increases
Coordinating the sale and shipping of excess inventory
Acts as a team participant for Procurement projects at the location level, support the Commodity Management teams. Gathers data, builds up local market knowledge, provides site specific needs to commodity management team
Supplier reduction
Liaison with suppliers for orders - follow ups, etc
Ordering items / services not covered by agreements (Blanket Purchase Order / Contract Purchase Orders / mall) and not subject to leverage buy according to the appropriate best practices and Procurement policies and procedures
Expedites shortages or urgent requirements from location
Strategic Buyer
Essential Skills/Experience/Qualification Required
Experience working within a buying role
Knowledge of procurement practices and processes
Strong communication skills (face to face, email and phone)
Able to learn new processes and systems easily (IT solutions and methodologies for Procurement activities)
MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strategic Buyer
Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualification Required
Experience working within a manufacturing environment
Degree/other relevant professional certifications (CPM, APICS, CIPS)
12 Month Fixed-Term contract
Excellent package on offer
8am-4pm Monday-Friday
Devon Area
Our client is a growing and well-respected manufacturing business. They are looking for an experienced Strategic Buyer to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate will be level-headed and have the ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
Strategic Buyer
Job Description
Maximize commercial advantage via the deployment of effective sourcing strategies for the plant
Assist in the development of key supplier and customer relationships
Provide effective contract negotiation and administration
Interact with other functions within the BU including manufacturing, maintenance, IT, Finance to achieve business objectives
Negotiate contracts and price increases
Coordinating the sale and shipping of excess inventory
Acts as a team participant for Procurement projects at the location level, support the Commodity Management teams. Gathers data, builds up local market knowledge, provides site specific needs to commodity management team
Supplier reduction
Liaison with suppliers for orders - follow ups, etc
Ordering items / services not covered by agreements (Blanket Purchase Order / Contract Purchase Orders / mall) and not subject to leverage buy according to the appropriate best practices and Procurement policies and procedures
Expedites shortages or urgent requirements from location
Strategic Buyer
Essential Skills/Experience/Qualification Required
Experience working within a buying role
Knowledge of procurement practices and processes
Strong communication skills (face to face, email and phone)
Able to learn new processes and systems easily (IT solutions and methodologies for Procurement activities)
MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strategic Buyer
Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualification Required
Experience working within a manufacturing environment
Degree/other relevant professional certifications (CPM, APICS, CIPS)