Job Title: Buyer
Location: North Northamptonshire, Office based.
Salary: Up to £40,000
The Procurement and Supply Chain Division at SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Buyer, to deliver a customer-focused service while meeting all Health & Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale targets.
This role manages the procurement of goods and services essential to the organisation's operations, including the implementation of sourcing strategies, category/commodity benchmarking, negotiation of supplier agreements, and ensuring cost-effective, timely, and high-quality procurement.
The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong supplier relationship management skills, and a solid understanding of supply-chain dynamics. A proactive approach, commitment to continuous improvement, and a positive problem-solving culture are essential.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the procurement process for assigned categories/commodities, materials, and services in alignment with organisational goals.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimise cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Evaluate supplier performance and manage supplier relationships to ensure compliance with contracts and service level agreements.
- Lead monthly supplier performance meetings to drive continuous improvement.
- Conduct market analysis to identify tr...