Role - Buyer / Senior Buyer Location - Weybridge Type - 12 Month FTC (fixed term contract) Salary - £40,000-£43,000 benefits Key responsibilities of the Buyer / Senior Buyer role will include not be limited to: Ensure category (sub-categories) strategy is aligned and deployed alongside group procurement policy and procedures Supplier RFx initiation, execution and management Lead supplier negotiations and drive the best cost sourcing outcomes Initiate and drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and performance standards Drive supplier performance improvement in key areas of cost, delivery, quality and ideation Develop and maintain contingency plans to address potential disruption in the supply chain Supplier spend management & Supplier contract management Supplier performance and relationship management Weekly report on key procurement projects to procurement Head of Group Key skills and experience required for Buyer / Senior Buyer and not limited to: Proven experience as a Buyer / Senior Buyer Familiarity with ERP/enterprise management systems Computer literacy with good knowledge of Microsoft Excel Application Understanding of MRP systems and their practical applications. To apply for this Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement Professional / Sourcing Specialist / Senior Sourcing Specialist, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Senior Procurement Officer, Senior Purchasing Officer candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.