Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer
Location: Telford
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Up to £45k per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits Package: Healthcare plan
Life Assurance
Contributory Pension Scheme
Subsidised Canteen
Up to 25 days annual leave (with service)
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join an established global manufacturing business at an exciting stage in a period of transition. This opportunity would be ideal for either an experienced senior buyer looking to move to a world-class employer, or an experienced Buyer looking or their next step in their career to move up into a Senior position.
This company boasts an exceptional reputation within their industry and also as an employer of choice within the region with their vision and values as a business demonstrates their commitment to their employees, customers and the industry as a whole.
As the Commodity Buyer you will be getting involved in:
* Overseeing and managing both indirect and direct procurement categories
* Formulate, negotiate and manage supplier contracts including development and management of appropriate SLA’s
* Support and manage internal stakeholders in their procurement needs and provide an efficient and purchasing process for internal requirements
* Research and source new potential suppliers and manage the supplier introduction process
* Evaluate supplier efficiency and manage any potential risks in contract delivery
* Participate and lead procurement benchmarking and market insight activities
* Work towards cost saving targets and be responsible for monitoring price variances and increases
The successful candidate will fulfil the following criteria:
* A strong background in a full-cycle purchasing role within a high-volume manufacturing environment will be essential
* Experience managing both direct and indirect categories
* CIPS Level 4 or above would be advantageous but candidates qualified by experience will also be considered
* Strong analytical skills and able to work in data-driven ways
* Experience in reviewing complex supplier contracts, KPI’s and SLA’s
* Strong working knowledge of MS Excel with the ability to utilise analytical functions
The application process:
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About Us
Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.
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