Job Title: Buyer
Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience
Location: Flint
25 days holidays + BHs. 12 half days to be used across the year.
Private Healthcare
Excellent Pension Scheme
Fantastic Career Development Opportunities!
Your new company:
A major manufacturing business based in Flintshire is on the hunt for an experienced Buyer to join their team. If you are an experienced Procurement professional whos looking for a true career development opportunity then look no further!
Key responsibilities:
Develop and enhance sourcing strategies to create cost-effective contracts and services that align with operational needs.
Lead supplier development efforts, optimise costs, negotiate agreements, and draft contracts in line with business requirements.
Conduct market analysis, review supplier performance, and negotiate competitive rates on a range of products and services.
Manage sourcing tools and processes to support key stakeholders within the organisation.
Collaborate with finance and operational teams to ensure budgetary compliance and cost optimisation.
Work closely with various departments, including engineering and logistics, to provide procurement support across all functions.
Assist in the implementation and continuous improvement of SAP procurement systems and ensure adherence to proper procedures.
Foster collaboration across teams to ensure procurement operations align with company policies and contractual agreements.
Regularly review supplier performance to ensure contracts, services, and pricing remain competitive and relevant.
Knowledge, Key Skills & Qualifications:
CIPS qualification (or working towards it) or equivalent procurement experience.
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of procurement operations within a focused purchasing team.
Proven ability to drive cost savings while maintaining high service levels.
A proactive and analytical mindset, with the ability to challenge existing processes and drive cost analysis initiatives.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior decision-makers and build long-term relationships.
Excellent problem-solving abilities, capable of handling multiple procurement projects both independently and within a team.
A self-motivated and dynamic approach, with a drive for professional growth.
Experience working across various teams to review and improve procurement processes and systems.
Familiarity with SAP, Excel, databases, Sage, and other purchasing platforms to enhance business performance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, strong attention to detail, and data entry accuracy.
If this role resonates with you or you may know someone, please send an updated copy of your CV to (url removed)
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Morson Talent
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Shotton, Flintshire CH5, Wales
£26,000 - £31,200 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job title is Buyer, offering a negotiable salary based on experience.
- The position is based in Flint and provides 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, along with 12 half days throughout the year.
- Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement and possess a CIPS qualification or equivalent.
- Key responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with various departments to optimize costs.
- The company offers private healthcare, an excellent pension scheme, and fantastic career development opportunities.
