Strategic Buyer I'm supporting a true global leader within their space in Cannock. The business is looking for a Buyer with an proven skillset who can bring fresh ideas & improvements to the purchasing department, to join them on a permanent basis. Business is a niche manufacturing business with a global footprint & customer base. Primary Responsibilities: -Research & deliver the implementation of overall Strategic Procurement for the business -Manage tactical procurement activities with daily routines and deadlines installed and adhered to. -Manage departmental KPIs and improvement targets -Manage supplier development planning with key supplier groups -Manage ongoing cost down program(s) and initiatives -Promote and deliver continuous improvement initiatives -Monitors suppler quality, initiating containment activity and agreeing sustainable corrective action with suppliers -Evaluate supplier performance on regular basis, putting development plans in place and validate/approve all major price increases Skillset Requirements: -Demonstrable procurement experience at the buyer level, ideally within a manufacturing environment -CIPS qualified or working towards desirable but not essential. -Proven ability in activities such as: suppliers negotiation, spend analysis, cost savings.