At Trelleborg Sealing Solutions we are looking for a Strategic Buyer to join our procurement team at our Weobley site. This role is central to ensuring the efficient, timely supply of materials that support our business operations and to driving cost‑reduction initiatives across the site.
Location
GBR - Weobley
Workplace
Hybrid
Work Pattern
40 hours per week
8.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Thursday
6.00am – 12.30pm OR 8.00am – 2.30pm Friday
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong negotiation and contract‑management capabilities, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. They will be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, able to convey technical and business information clearly and confidently. Highly self‑motivated and capable of working independently when required, they should also be well‑organised, adept at managing time, and able to meet deadlines consistently. Strong leadership qualities and the ability to influence stakeholders are essential, alongside advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills. Solid IT competence is also required, including good proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to work comfortably with ERP systems.
Responsibilities
* Raising of orders for key suppliers and ensuring the daily running of the procurement department.
* Management of a small team.
* Ensure all product is available for production as required.
* Leading supplier sourcing, assessment and negotiation to secure competitive commercial agreements.
* Ensuring adherence to procurement policies, procedures and industry standards.
* Support the sites compliance to Trelleborg Code of Conduct.
* Responsible for the daily delivery of KPI’s of Cost, Quality and Delivery.
* Supplier management and development in conjunction with Global Procurement and Purchasing Manager.
* Helping to deliver the procurement roadmap strategy for 1, 3 and 5 years in conjunction with Purchasing Manager.
* Analysis of data and trends to identify opportunities and drive decisions.
* Engage and communicate with internal stakeholders.
Experience
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement within a Manufacturing environment.
* Experience with ‘lifed’ products.
* MRP experience ideally with SAP.
Job Type: Full time
The closing date for this position will be the 30th April 2026, however we will be reviewing applications as they come in, so don't miss out!
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