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Senior Buyer

Red Rock Partnership
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Coventry, West Midlands CV1 4FS, England

Salary

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Red Rock Partnership Limited is seeking a Senior Buyer for a prestigious client in Coventry.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3-5 years of buying experience within fast-paced manufacturing operations.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £45,000 to £50,000 per annum.
  • Key responsibilities include developing regional strategies for direct commodity spend and managing supplier relationships.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a desire to pursue a CIPS Professional Qualification being desirable.

Red Rock Partnership Limitedare delighted to be working with our prestigious client inCoventrywho are looking for Senior Buyerto join their busy team.

About the Business:

Our client are a growing, UK & International, market-leading manufacturer requiring aSeniorBuyerto join the Procurement function. Ideally, you will have gained experienced within fast-paced manufacturing operations, with a demonstrated track record of managing direct material spend categories.

Salary 45,000 - 50,000 per annum

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement regional strategies for direct commodity spend.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable and long-term source of supply.
  • Evaluate and select new suppliers in line with business needs.
  • Identify cost saving opportunities and quality improvements.
  • Manage Tender and RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes including creating necessary supporting documentation.
  • Negotiate and agree Framework Agreements; Rebate Agreements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with Key Suppliers and valuate existing contracts to ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Resolve Supplier or product issues to meet price, delivery, and quality requirements.

About you:

  • Minimum of 3-5 years buying experience gained within manufacturing operations
  • Demonstrated experience of managing direct materials spend for production
  • A collaborative approach to team working
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Negotiation and Influencing Skills
  • Good Microsoft Office skills
  • CIPS or Business Degree - or desire to pursue CIPS Professional Qualification desirable
  • Full UK Driving Licence

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business who invest in people. Should you feel that your skills and experience match the above we would be delighted to receive your application.

Red Rock Partnership Ltd are working as a recruiting partner to handle all recruitment activity.

Due to the volume of applications unfortunately we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest.

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