About the Role:

A market-leading manufacturing business is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer to drive procurement improvements and support global sourcing projects. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to scope and shape the procurement function long term.

Key Responsibilities:

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Manage end-to-end procurement for assigned commodities including machined parts, packaging, and electrical components.

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Maintain and improve supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery KPIs.

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Lead cost-saving projects through negotiation and contract optimisation.

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Support international sourcing strategies, especially in low-cost countries.

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Work closely with design, production, and stores to ensure material availability.

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Optimise purchasing processes, including PO consolidation and batch planning.

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Monitor lead times and inventory to ensure operational continuity.

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Develop and manage supplier relationships, including overseas vendors.

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Use Microsoft Dynamics to manage procurement activities and review MRP output.

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Report regularly to senior leadership on procurement metrics and progress.

Essential Experience:

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Demonstrated success in achieving procurement cost savings.

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Proven experience handling underperforming suppliers.

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Strong understanding of vendor performance and procurement KPIs.

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Skilled in MRP analysis and process efficiency improvements.

Desirable:

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Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 in a procurement environment.

Why Apply?

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Be part of a growing business with backing from private equity ownership.

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Full ownership of key spend categories.

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Real opportunities to shape the supplier base and influence strategy.

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Progression available across the wider group structure.

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Benefits:

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25 days holiday + bank holidays

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Early finish Fridays (12:30pm)

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Flexible working hours (core hours 9:00am-4:00pm)

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Pension scheme

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Laptop and mobile phone provided

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Strong internal progression potential