Strategic Buyer
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Huntingdon |
| Area | Cambridgeshire, England |
| Sector | Manufacturing - Procurement |
| Salary | £40000 - £45000 per annum |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Ben Green |
| Job Ref | V-51195BG |
| Job Views | 285 |
- Description
- This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Buyer to work for a world leading manufacturer of digital engineering technology, based out of a sate of the art manufacturing facility in Huntingdon.
You’ll be joining an established industry player with over 30 years of experience, with products that are used in a variety of hi-tech industries across the globe. Alongside a competitive salary, this role also offers a home working day, a comprehensive benefits list and the opportunity to work without the red tape of many regulated industries, where you’ll be given the freedom to make a difference and stamp your authority on the role.
Role and responsibilities
Reporting into the Procurement manager and joining a small team of direct/indirect buyers and a demand planner, your role is critical to ensure the successful management of suppliers, producing cost saving measures and driving NPI. With a PSL of over 500 suppliers, you will need to be able to combine the management of suppliers alongside day-to-day strategic buying and procurement responsibilities. This will include…- Procurement and sourcing
- Market analysis and cost optimization
- Collaboration with different teams, including quality, project and compliance
- 3-4 years’ experience within a buying function in an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Technical Qualification: CIPS or relevant qualification
- Personality: Eager to learn, keen to give their own ideas and able to work cross-functionally
