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Strategic Buyer

ASC Connections Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Redditch, Worcestershire B97 5LN

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • Drive strategic procurement initiatives for a leading global engineering firm focused on mission-critical industrial equipment and services.
  • The role involves managing financial performance, supply chains, and inventory targets while leading cost-down initiatives and negotiating with suppliers.
  • Candidates should have manufacturing purchasing experience with a preference for OEM/automotive background, and a degree or equivalent is preferred.
  • The position requires strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, along with proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
  • The salary is competitive, and candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in procurement.

Drive strategic procurement initiatives for a leading global engineering firm!

About the business: They are a leading provider of mission-critical industrial equipment and services.

Role: Manage financial performance, supply chains, and inventory targets. Lead cost-down initiatives, negotiate with suppliers, and improve supplier KPIs.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive strategic cost reduction.
  • Negotiate supplier agreements to achieve financial targets.
  • Mitigate supply chain risks.
  • Improve supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost).
  • Analyse procurement data for opportunities.

Qualifications:

  • Manufacturing purchasing experience.
  • OEM/automotive experience (advantage).
  • Degree/equivalent (preferred).
  • Supply chain qualification (preferred).
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

Competencies:

  • Manufacturing/quality/planning knowledge.
  • ERP/MRP experience.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and lead initiatives.
  • Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
  • Basic engineering drawing knowledge.

Benefits:

  • Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays.
  • Competitive pension, health plan, life insurance.
  • Share scheme, car/cycle schemes.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Company membership perks.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

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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.