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Managing Consultant | Recruiting High-Tech Engineering & Scientific Talent (UK & Globally)
Are you a Senior Buyer practiced in working with complex supply chains & purchasing electro-mechanical components including electronics?
Working for this high-tech company based just outside of Cambridge as a Senior Buyer, you will help to define supply chain strategy with a big focus on NPD/NPI projects, contract manufacturing, and global supplier management.
You will be the right hand to the Purchasing Team Leader, shaping supplier strategy, supporting product development from concept to launch, and negotiating contracts that hit delivery, quality and cost targets.
What you’ll be doing on a day to day basis:
* Leading supply chain input into new product development
* Selecting and managing international suppliers
* Negotiating contracts for outsourced components
* Driving cost savings, mitigating risk, and improving performance
* Supporting the team with purchasing best practice
What you’ll need:
* Strong supply chain background in a regulated industry with complex supply chains including working with international suppliers (ideally within high-tech engineering)
* Experience with contract manufacturers and NPI
* Practiced supporting with the whole lifecycle costing process
* Confident influencing senior stakeholders
* Ideally CIPS Level 4 (or close to it)
* UK driving licence + willingness to travel
What can you expect in return?:
* Salary £40,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience
* Flexible working hours (fully on site role)
* Pension, dental care and healthcare
* Support of staff wellbeing
* Discounted gym membership
* Large, free car parking on site and electric car charging points
* Social events and activities
Sounds like this might be the next step on your career journey? Get in touch with your CV today!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries
Manufacturing
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