Strategic Buyer - Southampton, United Kingdom - Barclay Meade

Barclay Meade

Verified Company

Southampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

High-tech manufacturer require a Strategic Buyer. Applicants need strategic procurement expertise within manufacturing or engineering. The position is available on a 12 month FTC.

The Strategic Buyer will be responsible for a spend of £15-£20m across mechanical suppliers, capex and non-production items.

During the 12 month FTC the Strategic Buyer will contribute towards the development and implementation of commodity management strategies,improve relationships with suppliers and deepen stakeholder collaboration.

Specific duties of the Strategic Buyer include:

Develop and negotiate LTAs
Supplier selection and supply market intelligence activities
Tendering
Negotiation and contributions to cost saving targets
SRM and contract management activities

Strategic Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

Strategic level procurement experience within a manufacturing or engineering business
Able to negotiate and achieve cost down targets
Ability to engage with stakeholders
Able to analyse procurement data to make decisions
Comfortable with 12 month FTC