Are you looking for a step into a Senior Buyer role for a large international manufacturing business. If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Our client is a global manufacturing business looking to expand their procurement function to support continued growth. The team is medium in size, and it is likely you will have line management responsibilities leading a team of buyers and coordinators. Please note that this is an office-based role in Basildon, Essex. Responsibilities: Manage the procurement of a portfolio of materials and goods Influence key internal stakeholder relationships to drive delivery of group purchasing objectives Deliver KPI's relating to cost, cash, quality and service delivery Negotiate with a variety of international suppliers Manage and develop various team members Continuously analyse data to act upon market intelligence Minimise risk to continuity of supply Requirements: Preference is for someone to be CIPS Qualified Team management experience Manufacturing sector experience is a must as is a background in sourcing from both the Far East and Europe If this sounds like to kind of role for you then please apply for the role as soon as convenient. Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.