Senior Buyer - 9 - 12 Month Maternity Contract

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum (with a 5% retention bonus)
Rugby Hybrid working

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Buyer for a prominent client in the manufacturing industry. This role is essential for building and maintaining strong, collaborative partnerships with key suppliers and leading procurement strategies. If you are a proactive buyer with a knack for negotiation and strategic sourcing, this opportunity is for you.

Day-to-day of the role:

Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with both existing and future key suppliers.
Lead negotiations, implement contracts through SLAs and KPIs, and develop supplier management strategies that align with industry values.
Take the lead on procurement projects to meet the business's needs, goals, and objectives.
Support and assist in the training and development of the procurement team, serving as an escalation point for resolving issues and keeping stakeholders updated.
Attend and contribute to supplier, inter-department, and business unit meetings, distributing tasks within the procurement team as needed.
Provide interim leadership and decision-making support during the temporary absence of the department head.
Use initiative to support the creation and evolution of supplier and procurement scorecards and functional KPIs.
Drive cost optimisation, risk management, and innovation by sourcing strategically and fostering cross-departmental collaboration.
Resolve daily procurement issues to ensure timely delivery of components supporting production and customer requirements.
Support other priorities that benefit the progress of the business and the procurement team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience in a senior procurement or supply chain role within the manufacturing industry.
Strong skills in negotiation, contract management, and supplier development.
Demonstrated ability to align sourcing strategies with organisational goals.
Strong stakeholder management skills
CIPS qualified is desirable

Benefits:

5% retention bonus.
Hybrid working.
Health and Wellbeing Scheme
Bike scheme
Company Reward & Recognition and Employee Nominations programme.
4X salary Life Insurance.
Comprehensive Pension Scheme.

If this is the role for you then APPLY NOW! Alternatively call Sam @ Reed Coventry for more information.

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