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Strategic Buyer

JR United Kingdom

Strabane

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

9 days ago

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An industry-leading manufacturing business is seeking a Strategic Buyer to enhance their procurement strategy. This exciting role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by managing the supply of goods, negotiating with external stakeholders, and exploring cost-reduction opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in buying, particularly within manufacturing or FMCG sectors, and possess exceptional negotiation and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions can lead to immediate and long-lasting improvements in procurement processes.

2+ years buying experience in manufacturing or FMCG industries.
Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Manage supply of goods and materials, addressing supply issues.
Negotiate with stakeholders for cost-efficient purchases.

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Vickerstock are working in partnership with an industry-leading manufacturing business on the appointment of a Strategic Buyer. This is a brand-new position for our client, which offers the successful candidate the chance to make an immediate and long-lasting impact on the procurement strategy.

As the Strategic Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing materials in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets, while undertaking research and evaluations of areas for opportunity to reduce costs while maintaining excellent standards.

In your new role:

Manage the supply of goods and materials, communicating supply problems and areas for improvement.
Explore alternate sources for goods and materials.
Negotiate with multiple external stakeholders to find the most cost-efficient purchase.
Identify discrepancies that may arise with regards to stock, ordering or payment of material, investigate and resolve.
Formulate and compile reports as required, including but not limited to, supplier performance, costs reductions, and shortages.
Responsible for calculating selling price for finished product (using the data from the initial cost of material).
Work closely with our NPD department to research new product leads/developments.
Lead team meetings and fully explain to the company upcoming purchasing trends and economic order quantities needed.

What you will need to succeed:

2+ years buying experience, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG industries.
Strong and confident negotiation skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with customers, business partners, and internal stakeholders.
Experience compiling and producing reports to management.

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