A leading multi-national Defence business are currently recruiting for a Senior Buyer / Supply Chain Lead based in Rugeley on a fulltime permanent basis.

The Senior Buyer / Supply Chain Lead will join an established procurement function reporting directly into the Supply Chain Manager. Act as the supply chain point of contact for designated projects, lead the procurement activities for allocated suppliers and support the team with materials allocation. Supplier visits are required to develop supplier relationships and ensure schedules are maintained and priorities are accounted for. Effective stakeholder management skills are essential and well as managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Role - Senior Buyer / Supply Chain Lead

Type - Permanent full-time position

Location - Rugeley, Staffordshire (hybrid working)

Salary - competitive (DOE)

Key roles and responsibilities for Senior Buyer / Supply Chain Lead role and will not be limited to:

• Effective supplier relationship management of designated suppliers
• Manage supplier orderbooks, ensuring effective expediting of business priorities and progress tracking
• Represent procurement and the supply chain department in project and production meetings, providing updates and managing actions
• Ensure data in our ERP system is up to date, and any changes are reviewed and reported accordingly
• Undertake supply chain mapping and risk management exercises
• Liaise with the engineering department to compile procurement specifications and manage any supply/production challenges for specialised equipment and services
• To procure materials in accordance with the agreed company policy and guidelines utilising the company's ERP system
• Ensure all materials/parts are purchased at competitive prices, meet quality standards and are available to Manufacturing at the required time
• Ensure contract conditions are applied including specific flow downs where applicable
• Identify/realise savings and improve the performance of the supply base in line with company targets
• Compile RFQ's, tenders, negotiations, and draft contracts with suppliers

Key skills and experience required for Senior Buyer / Supply Chain Lead job applicant and not limited to:

• Experience of sub-contract procurement / contract manufacturing
• Eligibility to gain UK Security (SC) clearance
• Previous track record of developing supplier relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with multi-level stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively and achieve targets in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

To apply for this Buyer / Senior Buyer / Sub Contract Buyer / Sub-Contract Buyer / Senior Sub Contract Buyer / Senior Sub-Contract Buyer / Supply Chain Lead position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.