The Company
Able Bridge Recruitment are currently working with an internationally recognised manufacturing business in the recruitment of a senior buyer on a permanent basis.
Benefits include
Free Parking
Company pension scheme
Annual bonus
Generous holiday entitlement
Death in Service
This newly created role will report into the head of finance and will be the first strategic hire within the procurement department. The role holder will be office based near Kilwinning on a full-time basis.
The Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to provide a lead for the business when it comes to all things procurement. You will be responsible for the optimisation of global supply chain processes, improvements to procurement methodology and ensure that cost savings are made whilst maintaining the quality and continuity of products bought. You will be an integral part of the company and will have multiple stakeholders ranging from sales, IT, production, finance and senior management.
This role is seen by the business as a fundamental hire and the role holder will have a significant degree of autonomy. Your first priorities will be to bring structure, efficiency and innovation to the subject of sourcing and managing suppliers and products.
On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;
Develop and execute procurement strategies to support operational goals and cost-saving initiatives.
Identify opportunities for consolidation, alternati...