Role - Buyer / Senior Buyer

Location - Weybridge

Type - 12 Month FTC (fixed term contract)

Salary - £40,000-£43,000 + benefits

Key responsibilities of the Buyer / Senior Buyer role will include not be limited to:

• Ensure category (sub-categories) strategy is aligned and deployed alongside group procurement policy and procedures
• Supplier RFx initiation, execution and management
• Lead supplier negotiations and drive the best cost sourcing outcomes
• Initiate and drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and performance standards
• Drive supplier performance improvement in key areas of cost, delivery, quality and ideation
• Develop and maintain contingency plans to address potential disruption in the supply chain
• Supplier spend management & Supplier contract management
• Supplier performance and relationship management
• Weekly report on key procurement projects to procurement Head of Group

Key skills and experience required for Buyer / Senior Buyer and not limited to:

• Proven experience as a Buyer / Senior Buyer
• Familiarity with ERP/enterprise management systems
• Computer literacy with good knowledge of Microsoft Excel Application
• Understanding of MRP systems and their practical applications.

To apply for this Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement Professional / Sourcing Specialist / Senior Sourcing Specialist, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Officer, Senior Procurement Officer, Senior Purchasing Officer candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.