Senior Buyer - Plymouth, United Kingdom - Butler Rose Ltd
Description
Butler Rose are currently working with a renowned manufacturer based in Plymouth, who are currently seeking a talented Senior Buyer with expertise in managing direct spend to join their dynamic team.
The Role:
As a Senior Buyer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely supply of purchased materials and services, while maintaining cost-effectiveness, safety, and quality
Your responsibilities will include:
- Owning and managing the total cost of ownership and supplier relationships for designated commodity groups, with a supplier spend ranging from £1030m (depending on experience and commodity group ownership).
- Conducting strategic sourcing activities and leading ongoing Supplier Relationship Management initiatives for all suppliers in the assigned category group.
- Collaborating with Operations and other stakeholders across the business to drive continuous improvement in the supply of goods and services.
- Analysing commodity and market pricing to make informed decisions.
- Negotiating and constructing supply contracts.
- Sourcing businesswide services and nonproduction materials.
- Assessing make vs. buy options and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Evaluating multiple market solutions, including lowcost country sourcing opportunities.
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:
- A minimum of 3 years of procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing background such as Automotive or FMCG industries.
- CIPS or equivalent qualifications would be preferred, but not essential.
- Familiarity with business enterprise resource planning (ERP) and procurement technologies would be desirable.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills at all levels, with the ability to deliver compelling presentations and embrace change.
What is on Offer:
Work-Life Balance:
My client understands the importance of work-life balance, which is why they offer a hybrid role with the flexibility to work from home part of the week.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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