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Senior Buyer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Wrexham, Wrexham LL13 9PS, Wales

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • A global manufacturing business in Wrexham is seeking a Senior Buyer with a strong procurement background.
  • The role requires experience in a highly regulated procurement environment and proficiency in SAP.
  • The successful candidate will manage procurement of raw materials and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £56,000, depending on experience.
  • Candidates should have a proven track record in a similar role and strong negotiation skills, with a minimum of several years of relevant experience.

Your new companyA global manufacturing business with an excellent reputation in the market is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Buyer to join their friendly team in Wrexham. The company has invested significantly in their manufacturing facility and has recently expanded their operations, so it's a great time to join the business on their continued growth journey.Your new roleThe Senior Buyer will be responsible for the efficient procurement activity of raw materials, packaging and consumables within the fast-paced production process. This role is essential to driving savings within the manufacturing process and ensuring a cost-efficient supply chain operation. Working within a regulated procurement and supply chain environment, the Senior Buyer will ensure compliance with stringent regulatory standards and will collaborate with internal teams/stakeholders to align procurement activities with business goals and production schedules. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will work closely with them to devise and implement sourcing strategies which deliver value for money and ensure strong working relationships with suppliers and wider stakeholder groups. You will also manage risk within the supply chain to ensure a continuous and reliable procurement and supply chain operation. A confident negotiator, you will work with suppliers to negotiate favourable contract terms to secure the best rates and T&Cs.What you'll need to succeed

  • A proven procurement background with experience working at Senior Buyer level (or similar level)
  • SAP experience - essential
  • Experience of working within a HIGHLY REGULATED procurement environment (e.g. pharmaceutical, food, defence etc) - essential
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills
  • A natural problem-solver

What you'll get in return

  • A competitive starting salary between £45,000-56,000 depending on relevant experience
  • Annual bonus scheme of 8%
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy/sell up to 5 days
  • Private medical insurance with AXA
  • Competitive pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%
  • Life assurance policy
  • Various healthcare benefits
  • Hybrid and flexible working policies, with 2 days working from home each week
  • Professional subscriptions paid for

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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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.