- Understand the organisation's purchasing requirements and align them with strategic goals.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify procurement needs.
- Collaborate and identify group protocol, tools and requirements.
- Conduct thorough market research to identify quality products and materials.
- Select suppliers based on best practices and organisational requirements.
- Analyse trends to make informed buying decisions.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, quantities, and delivery timescales.
- Monitor supplier performance against metrics (price, quality, delivery, and customer service).
- Strategy Development: Collaborate with suppliers to align product offerings with organizational goals.
- Evaluate risks associated with procurement decisions.
- Coordinate with inventory teams, management and stockrooms.
- Previous buying experience within a technical, engineering or manufacturing type environment.
- CIPS membership.
- Experience with SAP a great advantage.
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Strategic Buyer - Melksham, United Kingdom - CMD Recruitment
Description
Strategic Buyer
Full Time & Permanent
Office Based (with a little flexibility)
Melksham
Up to 55,000 + Bonus + excellent Benefits
Do you have previous Buying experience within an Engineering or Manufacturing type environment?
Our client is a dynamic business and due to continued growth, they are looking to add to their buying team.
This is a pivotal role where you will be optimising procurement processes, ensuring cost-effectiveness and contributing to organisational delivery success. Your responsibilities will revolve around sourcing, negotiating and purchasing quality products and materials.
Main Responsibilities/Duties will include;-
Experience Needed;-