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Senior Buyer

Red Rock Partnership Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Coventry, West Midlands CV6 3GN

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, a growing market-leading manufacturer.
  • The position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of buying experience in manufacturing operations, with a focus on managing direct material spend categories.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, reflecting the seniority and expertise required.
  • Key responsibilities include developing regional strategies for commodity spend, managing supplier relationships, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, along with a desire to pursue CIPS Professional Qualification.

Red Rock Partnership Limited are delighted to be working with our prestigious client in Coventry who are looking for Senior Buyer to join their busy team.

About the Business:

Our client are a growing, UK & International, market-leading manufacturer requiring a Senior Buyer to 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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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.