Senior Buyer

Join a global client of mine with exciting growth plans

My client is seeking talented individuals who wish to progress their career.

About Our Client

• My client is a global business, with a passion for sustainability and their people.
• They offer a leading package that focuses on employee well-being.

Job Description

Senior Buyer's Key Responsibilities are to:

• Support my client in Oxfordshire with their strategic negotiations and contracts to reduce risk and create value.
• Manage own allocated categories and associated suppliers, including tracking their performance.
• Look into cost-saving initiatives.
• Work with the Purchasing Manager, other procurement teams, and suppliers to deliver cost-out initiatives and projects across the sites.
• Identify, manage, and deliver a pipeline of cost reduction and sustainability initiatives with site Procurement and Operational teams.

The Successful Applicant

To be successful in this Senior Buyer - Oxfordshire role you must:

• Have experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments (ideally FMCG and food is a bonus).
• Be a go-getter; they need someone who is willing to challenge the norm in a constructive way.
• Have experience in strategic procurement, ideally working with global suppliers (UK, EU, Far East, America).
• Be able to discuss your procurement career in depth during the interview stage, including the challenges faced.
• Discuss your procurement project work, including cost savings and achievements made.

What's on Offer

• Senior Buyer will receive a market-leading package which includes:
• Salary Circa £50k.
• Pension which is a HUGE 15%!
• EV Charging on site plus salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Private Health Care.
• Bonus.
• Life Assurance.
• CIPS Support.