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Senior Buyer

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Coalville, Leicestershire

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Senior Buyer 

Coalville, Leicestershire

Monday to Friday, Days 

£35,000 - £42,000 

The Opportunity

CV Technical is working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Senior Buyer into a newly created role. This is a significant appointment for the business - designed to centralise and professionalise the procurement function for the first time.

The initial focus will be on consolidating the existing supply chain, reviewing cost-saving opportunities and improving service levels across a broad range of products, consumables, parts and service contracts. This is a stand-alone role, ideally suited to a proactive, commercially minded individual who is comfortable taking ownership and building structure from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Take full ownership of indirect procurement activities across the business, centralising purchasing of operational goods and services
Manage supplier relationships across a varied supplier base, negotiating pricing, service levels and supply agreements
Review and manage contracts across areas such as IT & telecoms, utilities and other support services
Support budget control by tracking spend, identifying savings opportunities and challenging unnecessary cost
Develop a more structured and efficient procurement process for indirect spend across the business 

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in a lead purchasing or procurement role - essential
Background in manufacturing, engineering, distribution or an industrial environment
Strong commercial awareness with confidence to negotiate prices and challenge costs
Demonstrated experience identifying cost-saving opportunities and streamlining supply chains
Familiarity with service contracts such as utilities, telecoms or site support services
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a wide variety of categories and supplier relationships
Self-motivated and proactive - comfortable working as a stand-alone function and building processes
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally
Good IT skills including purchasing systems, spreadsheets and reporting tools
High attention to detail with a methodical and structured approach

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