Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer or Experienced Purchasing Manager

Location: Tredegar area

Salary: GBP38-55,000 depending on experience + benefits

This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your career in this newly created role.

The role will be attractive to a Purchasing professional with expertise in supplier negotiations and the sourcing of new suppliers. Experience in the steel or other heavy process manufacturing industries would be ideal.

As a Senior Buyer or experienced Purchasing Manager, you will have developed your Purchasing career within an Engineering or Heavy Process Manufacturing environment. Proven experience as a Buyer, Procurement Manager, or a similar role in the manufacturing industry is essential. A stable permanent career history is required.

You will oversee all purchasing activities and ensure that all materials, equipment, and services are acquired at the best possible price and quality. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services essential for production projects while maintaining strong supplier relationships and optimizing procurement processes.

Applications from Tata Steel Purchasing professionals are welcome.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers/vendors based on cost, quality, reliability, and delivery speed. Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet project requirements and company objectives.
• Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers to obtain the most favourable terms and conditions. Continuously review and improve negotiation strategies to drive cost savings and mitigate risks.
• Supplier Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers/vendors to ensure timely delivery, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement. Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular supplier evaluations.
• Procurement Planning: Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and develop procurement plans. Anticipate future procurement needs and ensure timely acquisition of materials and services.
• Cost Management: Monitor procurement budgets, track expenses, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and cost avoidance. Implement cost-effective purchasing strategies while maintaining quality standards.
• Contract Management: Manage the entire procurement lifecycle, including contract drafting, review, and execution. Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions, legal requirements, and company policies.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges related to procurement activities and develop risk mitigation strategies. Proactively address issues to minimize disruptions to project timelines and budgets.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess and optimize procurement processes to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and improve overall procurement performance. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to drive operational excellence.

Experience Required:

• Ideally a Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Buyer, Procurement Manager, or similar role gained ideally in a process manufacturing industry. Expertise gained at a COMAH site would be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in contract management, supplier relationship management, and procurement software/tools.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You can travel to work from Newport, Merthyr, Bridgend, Swansea, Cwmbran, Cardiff, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool.

You must have the permanent right to work in the U.K without sponsorship in order to apply for this role.