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Our client, a dynamic and innovative organisation with an enviable reputation is seeking a talented and experienced Commercial Procurement Buyer to join their team in Derby.
If you are a proactive self-starter, passionate about procurement and excel in negotiating the best deals this opportunity is with a business that is a household name and a national treasure as well as being is a superb place to work!
As a Commercial Procurement Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing procurement to meet the company’s operational needs. You will play a key role in ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and efficiency, while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to identify and plan procurement activities
- Manage tender processes, including documentation, supplier negotiations, and relationship management
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring they are accountable for meeting continuous improvement and productivity targets
- Monitor procurement progress and provide updates on active projects.
- Provide support to the team in managing processes, cross-functional training and risk management
- Generate management reports, information, and analytics for decision-making
Experience Required:
- Strong background in commercial and procurement frameworks, with proven process improvement skills
- Self-starter with expertise in Procurement and Category Management; knowledge of financial management is a plus
- Experience in building and managing key supplier relationships
- Ability to develop and implement comprehensive category strategies and strategic sourcing opportunities
- Strong negotiation skills and a history of delivering cost savings
- Proficient in supplier categorisation, performance management and the sourcing lifecycle
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel; experience with bid writing software is desirable
Benefits:
- Personalised induction and training programme
- Health Cover
- Life Assurance
- Option to work Hybrid after probation period
- Onsite gym with free exercise classes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised restaurant
- 26 days holiday + bank holidays
If you are looking for a fresh and rewarding career venture with a successful business, then apply now!
