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Buyer

Rocester | Permanent | £45,000 - £55,000/year | www.cv-library.co.uk |
Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist Staffordshire, UK

£45,000 – 55,000 + + benefits

This is a strategic purchasing role that requires an experienced procurement professional that can work effectively within a fast paced, high-pressure environment.

You will be part of an international procurement and supply chain team within a global engineering and manufacturing business. Location: Onsite, Uttoxeter area, Staffordshire.

As Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist you will be involved in strategic procurement including purchasing and supply chain activities in support of your commodities and services for the group. It is a strategic role that will require supporting strategic procurement and supply chain projects.
You will need strong negotiation skills, excellent commercial acumen, and experience of purchasing across international markets.

The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in procurement gained within a high pressure, fast paced company handling materials procurement internationally. Understanding of manufacturing operations would be beneficial.

Strong negotiation skills are essential, as you may be negotiating complex contracts and fostering relationships with key suppliers. A keen sense of commercial acumen is imperative, enabling you to make informed decisions that will positively impact the business.

Required: Senior Buyer / Procurement Specialist
 •  Previous experience as a buyer / procurement professional working within a fast-paced international organisation.
 •  Professional procurement / supply chain qualifications and accreditations.
 •  Demonstrable relevant achievements from previous procurement activities.
 •  Strong communication skills, resilient, well organised, and able to work effectively, autonomously, and confidently within a multiskilled team environment.
 •  Understanding of engineering / manufacturing operations (e.g. automotive) would be useful but other sectors (e.g. retail, FMCG, etc) would be considered – process knowledge is valued more than direct materials knowledge.
 •  Evidence of having supported / influences strategic procurement projects with clear and defined outcomes and achievements.
 •  Understanding of global markets and sourcing internationally.
 •  Examples of creativity, innovation and problem solving would be preferred.

This strategic Buyer / Procurement Specialist position is based onsite and is commutable from Rocester, Stoke on Trent, Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham, Uttoxeter, Stafford, and Burton. Hybrid / remote working is not on offer. However, the company is offering a salary of £45,000 – 55,000 (negotiable) and other benefits.

Applicants are encouraged to apply with an updated CV showing evidence of the required skills and experience shown above. Relevant highlighted achievements listed within your CV would be highly recommended to be considered for this excellent opportunity