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Buyer

Elevation Recruitment Group
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire HU12 8TX, England

Salary

£45,000 - £4 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • The Buyer position offers a salary of up to £45,000 per annum and is located in Hull.
  • This role involves managing end-to-end sourcing for key commodities, focusing on both direct and indirect spend.
  • Candidates should have experience in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment, along with a background in procurement.
  • The position includes benefits such as a 4-day working week, life assurance, and a private health scheme.
  • Applicants are expected to demonstrate a track record of achieving cost savings and possess strong negotiating skills.

Buyer - Up to £45,000 per annum – Hull - 4 day working weekElevation Recruitment are proud to be partnering with an industry leading manufacturer in Hull who are looking for a Buyer to join their team.As a Buyer, you will manage end-to-end sourcing for key commodities incorporating both direct and indirect spend, risk mitigation strategies, spend analysis, requirements planning, market analysis, strategy development, risk management, competitive bidding, supplier selection, contracting, cost saving and performance reporting. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with Senior Managers and identify and drive innovative Procurement strategies across a wide spend portfolio. Benefits:• 4 day working week• Life assurance• 25 days annual leave in addition to public holidays, service days and holiday purchase scheme• 6% employer contribution pension• Private Health SchemeBuyer Responsibilities:• Ensure optimal Total Cost of Acquisition through strategic sourcing and procurement• Drive year-over-year cost reductions in alignment with predefined KPIs• Develop and execute high-level commodity strategies to enhance efficiency and competitiveness• Collaborate with existing and new supply chains to implement key strategic initiatives • Identify, evaluate, and approve new suppliers to strengthen procurement capabilities • Partner with suppliers to integrate Lean Manufacturing principles for operational excellence • Engage with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives • Conduct supplier and commodity risk assessments, establishing robust contingency plans • Support the resolution of supply chain challenges through proactive problem-solvingExperience Required:• Experience within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment• Previous experience of working within a procurement role• Track record of consistently achieving cost savings• Ability to undertake effective supplier audits and reviews• Demonstrable influencing and negotiating skills• Commercial awareness• Good level of IT skills and experience of MRP systems and processesIf you would like to discuss this Buyer role in more detail, then do get in touch with Lewis at Elevation Recruitment Group now!

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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.