Procurement Heads are recruiting a Buyer for a dynamic and innovative company within electromechanical manufacturing. This organisation is growing quickly via acquisition and is looking to further enhance their strategic procurement capabilities by recruiting an additional passionate and skilled Category Buyer.
Hybrid working with offices in Fareham, Hampshire.
The Buyer will be responsible for negotiation, supplier management, and procurement of sheet metalwork, machined parts, IT hardware, and cable assemblies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support Procurement Strategy: Assist in developing and implementing procurement strategies for specific product categories, including metal and electronics. Monitor and report progress.
* Market Research: Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities. Monitor commodity pricing trends and adapt procurement strategies accordingly.
* Supplier Negotiation and Administration: Negotiate and maintain supplier agreements, ensuring contractual compliance. Track negotiation outcomes and maintain organised records.
* Supplier Relationship Support: Manage supplier relationships, track performance, and drive resolution of supplier-related issues. Prepare and distribute supplier performance results.
* Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams to gather business requirements and support aligned procurement activities. Facilitate regular communications across depa...