The CompanyOur client is a rapidly expanding, complex manufacturing business that makes bespoke products. They have been growing at pace in recent years and as such, are looking to extend their Purchasing Team with a French speaking Senior Buyer.The OpportunityThe Senior Buyer will have the following key responsibilities:
* Procurement responsibility for all Indirect spend on site, including Subcontract, MRO, FM, Capex, Consumables etc
* Supplier relationship management, identifying opportunities for rationalisation/cost reduction/avoidance
* Supplier/-cost negotiations and performance management, contract renewals/retenders
* Business partnering internal stakeholders at other Group sites (UK, Europe)
* Identifying opportunities to drive procurement best process/practice, introduce new systems to drive efficiencies
About YouThe ideal Senior Buyer will have/be
1. A fluent French speaker
2. Strong procurement background, ideally gained from within manufacturing/engineering
3. Accustomed to managing multiple areas of spend
4. Excellent attention to detail, technically minded, strengths in supplier relationship management
5. Proactive, positive can-do attitude, with a continuous improvement mindset
6. Adaptable to the changing requirements and priorities within the business
7. Resilient, strong communicator, confident in challenging and engaging cross functionall...