The Business
You will join a manufacturing business whose group is made up of a number of production operations and are now entering an exciting new chapter in their history.
The Role
Joining the business as part of a new group wide business Procurement & Supply Chain strategy, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for Commodity and Sourcing strategy implementation delivering best cost with minimum risk to the Group. Key duties include-
* Ownership of delivering cost out opportunities and leverage group synergies.
* Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure advantageous terms
* Work alongside Head of Supply Chain, Supply Chain Analyst, Engineering and Sales to ensure new products are sourced in line with key cost reduction targets
* Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies
* Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies
* Monitor market trends and external factors affecting the supply chain
* Support Continuous Improvement/development programs and direct material strategies
* Ensure data accuracy and integrity in supply chain systems
What they're looki...