Senior Strategic Buyer - Uttoxeter, United Kingdom - RHL
Description
Shape the future of the company within their Strategic Procurement department.
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Are you passionate about building strong relationships and developing strategic sourcing solutions? If so, we want to hear from you
Our client is a leading global manufacturer within the automotive industry. They are looking for a
Senior Strategic Buyer to join their growing procurement team.
In this critical role to the team, you will play a vital part in driving cost savings, mitigating risks, and ensuring the successful procurement of essential materials and services for our global operations.
What you'll do:
- As a Senior Strategic Buyer, you will develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for a diverse range of manufacturing commodities and services.
- Conduct market research, identify qualified suppliers, and negotiate competitive contracts.
- Manage and foster strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery.
- Lead crossfunctional teams to optimise procurement processes and drive continuous improvement.
- Analyse market trends and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve sourcing strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, as well as relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
What you bring:
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Minimum 5 years of experience in a Senior Strategic Procurement role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven track record of success in developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with the internal Management team as well as external stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills, with a datadriven approach to decision making.
- Indepth knowledge of procurement best practices and a strong understanding of international trade regulations.
- Experience using procurement software and tools is a plus.
What's on offer:
- A competitive salary and generous benefits package.
- The opportunity to work in a fastpaced, dynamic environment with a global reach.
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team that is passionate about innovation and excellence.
- Make a real impact on the success of a leading global engineering company.
If you are a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for procurement, we encourage you to apply
Job -
Senior Strategic Buyer**Location -
Staffordshire
Type - Permanent, full time on-site
Salary - £50-60K Negotiable
RHL (Recruitment Holdings Ltd) act as Employment Agency and an Employment Business
Expiration date:
28 March 2024
Location:
Uttoxeter, UK
Job Title:
Senior Strategic Buyer
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