Buyer Permanent 17 hours ago

E3 Recruitment

  • Cambridge
  • £43,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 hours ago
  • Apply easily
Our client is a world-leading manufacturer with a UK and Global presence. We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to work at their cutting-edge manufacturing facilities at their site close to the Cambridge area.As a Strategic Buyer, you will play a critical role to ensure key suppliers are managed and reviewed, understanding the base and potential gaps; and ensuring component costs are continually reviewed and reduced. You’ll collaborate with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and report internally on supplier performance.What’s in it for you as a Strategic Buyer?
  • Salary of £43-45k
  • Days based Monday to Friday 8-4pm
  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Life Assurance Scheme X2
  • Income protection
  • Health Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • 22 days annual leave + public holidays (30 days overall)
  • Holiday purchase and buy back Scheme
  • Unrivalled opportunities for both upskilling and career progression, supported with training.
Key Responsibilities of the Strategic Buyer:
  • Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate pricing, and secure favourable terms
  • Maintain relationships with existing critical suppliers and identify new potential vendors
  • Present cost benefit analysis on any resourcing projects and lead projects to conclusion
  • Analyse market trends to determine competitive pricing
  • Implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality standards.
  • Work closely with existing critical supplier base to reduce cost through supplier workshops and visits
  • Analyse product value add and manufacturing process to find areas for cost reduction
  • Strategic outlook of the supplier base, proactively planning the future structure of the supply base
  • Work closely with Supplier quality team to support in quality performance of critical suppliers.
Key Requirements of the Strategic Buyer:
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and negotiation skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Good understanding and experience of using ERP system (SAP, Oracle & Epicor)
  • CIPS or equivalent certificate required.
If interested, please apply now…

E3 Recruitment