I am currently working with a global manufacturer to recruit a Senior Buyer to join their team. Ensure supplier relationships are stable and sustainable, building and maintaining good communication levels and procure product effectively, including travel to supplier locations. Overseeing the accurate administration of the function, including all documentation, ordering, pricing, shipment, warehousing suitability and stock control and scheduling payments and prepayments. Contact with transport providers and intermediaries, organising shipping. Close collaboration with Head of Product Development to assist in identifying potential new products/ranges and profiling new suppliers. Close liaison with sales to ensure customer demands are clear, via use of forecasts, and are met via correct service levels. Liaison with Far East Supply Representative, assisting in managing supply chain relationships. Developing key suppliers to improve relationships/partnerships and mitigate potential future risk. Monitor regular suppliers and transport providers to assess performance and price competitiveness, introduce metrics where necessary. Identify slow selling stock and initiate action. Analyse buying trends to identify areas for improvement and/or cost saving. Develop and manage ESG responsibilities within the supply chain.