Senior Buyer

Elevation Recruitment Group

Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 25 days

Mexborough, South Yorkshire S64 5ST

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Senior Buyer located in Rotherham with a salary to be confirmed (TBC).
The role requires experience in procurement, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities include managing the full procurement cycle, supplier management, and leading negotiations.
The company offers a flexible working arrangement, private medical cover, and an enhanced pension among other benefits.
Candidates with CIPS qualifications or those studying towards it will have an advantage.

Title: Senior BuyerLocation: RotherhamSalary: TBCElevation Recruitment Group's Procurement & Supply Chain division are working with a global manufacturer based in Rotherham in their search for a Senior Buyer. The Senior Buyer will work alongside the Procurement Manager to manage the organisation’s indirect spend across a range of categories including but not limited to PPE, workwear, stationery, facilities management and more. Alongside joining a supportive Manager, the Senior Buyer will receive a flexible working arrangement as well as:

Competitive Salary and Study Support
37.5-hour working week with flex-e-time
Private Medical Cover
Enhanced Pension
On-site Gym

Key duties of the Buyer will include:

RFIs, RFQs, contract and supplier management while managing the full procurement cycle
Engaging with project and engineering teams to communicate and improve delivery schedules
Leading negotiations and establishing frameworks to improve cost saving
Working cross-functionally with business units to improve processes and update systems accordingly
Managing supplier performance and reporting to internal stakeholders

Key Skills & Experience required:

Experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment desirable
CIPS, or studying towards, will be advantageous
Strong communication, negotiation, and persuasive skills
Ability to work collaboratively within teams and engage with various business units
A problem-solving mindset with strategic thinking and planning capabilities
A proactive approach to suggesting and implementing process improvements

Are you ready for a new challenge and match the above criteria? Please apply or get in touch with Mike McVeigh at Elevation for more information.

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