Senior Buyer

A leading provider of large aluminium products is seeking a Senior Buyer to acquire the Company’s internal supplies in a cost-effective manner. The Senior Buyer will have previous experience with indirect purchasing, have completed a degree in a business-related field, and have previous experience in manufacturing. In addition, the Senior Buyer will have excellent customer service, communication, analytical, and conflict resolution skills; as well as have good time management, IT, teamwork, and contract management experience.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate with suppliers using multiple methods such as summits, e-auctions, and daily meetings.
• Negotiate T&Cs between suppliers and internal legal teams.
• Manage and benchmark existing suppliers, and work with colleagues to identify alternative products/sources and arrange site trials of new supplies.
• Ensure contracts and NDAs are in place for all suppliers and SPAs are negotiated prior to expiry date to ensure continuity.
• Ensure all agreements have legal approval and maintain/update MSIS and contract database.
• Work on cost-saving initiatives and record all savings achieved.
• Complete a pre-qualification questionnaire and liaise with the Health & Safety team to ensure compliance with the Company’s H&S policies.
• Complete monthly self-assessment ASAT tool.
• Assist colleagues to solve finance and requisition queries.
• Support the Procurement Manager in different tasks such as reporting, admin, and preparation of events like Kaizen and supplier summits.
• General administrative duties associated with the running of a procurement office.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

Essential:

• Completed an undergraduate degree in a business-related subject.
• Experience in indirect purchasing within the manufacturing sector.
• Proven experience with business negotiation or in a procurement role.
• Excellent communication, customer service, analytical, and conflict resolution skills.
• Good IT, time management, teamwork, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and have a proactive attitude.
• Contract management experience.

Desirables:

• Good presentation skills.
• Studying towards CIPS or being fully qualified.
• Good level of understanding and interpreting UK Commercial Law.

Salary: GBP 45,000

Benefits: Sick pay scheme, company pension scheme, healthcare cover, gym facilities, employee assistance, and more.