Macildowie Recruitment & Retention - Supply Chain & Procurement
Senior Buyer - Up to £50,000 Per Annum - Coventry
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:45pm - Permanent

Macildowie Supply Chain & Procurement is delighted to have partnered with a reputable and well-established manufacturing brand in Coventry to recruit a Senior Buyer.

The key objective is to build and maintain new and existing supplier relationships, sourcing raw materials across the UK, whilst providing stakeholders with supplier performance reports.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional strategies for direct commodities, understand key cost drivers, market trends and economics influence.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable and long term source of supply.
• Evaluate and select new suppliers to get the best match for the business need.
• Benchmark, monitor and audit suppliers on price, quality, delivery and capability criteria.
• Source raw materials and services to either replace or as a benchmarking tool to seek out cost saving opportunities.
• Engage, manage and influence senior stakeholders to ensure buy-in, utilising strong market knowledge.
• Monitor supplier risk and performance through reporting tools and business feedback.
• Negotiate and agree Framework Agreements; Rebate Agreements and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with Key Suppliers and valuate existing contracts to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Manage Tender and RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes including creating necessary supporting documentation.

The Candidate

• Previous experience working as a Senior Buyer, Senior Procurement Led, Buyer or equivalent.
• CIPS qualified or working towards.
• Able to travel to Coventry.
• Proficient user of Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to negotiation with suppliers.
• Manufacturing procurement background - Desirable

Benefits

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company performance bonus.
• On-site car parking.
• Hybrid working available after a successful probationary period.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On site physiotherapy.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning resources.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Car Charging Points.
• Employee product discount.

The first stage of the application process is to apply online. If you would like any more information about this vacancy before applying, please get in touch with Tom Whitsey.

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