BUYER, 6 MONTHS FTC
CRAWLEY
Our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join their Purchasing team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role will play a key part in executing the supply chain strategy, developing strong supplier partnerships, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services in line with business objectives and cost expectations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional to contribute to a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Perks for the Buyer in this business:
- Early Friday finish
- Hybrid/flexible working available
- 28 days annual leave plus Christmas shutdown
- Holiday purchase scheme available
Key Responsibilities as a Buyer:
• Establish and enhance supplier relationships, identifying opportunities to increase value and drive a responsive, high-performing supply chain.
• Promote and embed a culture of continuous improvement across all procurement functions.
• Conduct supplier business reviews, set improvement targets, and track performance against functional KPIs.
• Undertake supplier evaluations to confirm shared strategic goals and validate ongoing investment plans
• Analyse, identify and address root causes of supplier performance issues.
• Lead supply base changes, managing the end-to-end process of supplier introducti...