Job - Strategic Buyer Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 - Discretionary annual bonus Location - Skelmersdale 40 hours per week - Informal flexibility on start and finish times. Introduction to the company Flowtech is one of the UK’s leading providers of hydraulics, pneumatics and process engineering solutions. The business has been established for over 40 years and employs more than 600 people across multiple UK and international locations. They support sectors including manufacturing, construction, agriculture, infrastructure, energy and engineering. This is a newly created role within the Procurement & Supply Chain team. It has been added as part of continued investment in procurement capability across the business. Role and responsibilities You will support the Procurement Manager and work closely with teams across the business. The role is focused on supplier performance, sourcing, commercial decision-making and improving how procurement works across Flowtech. Key responsibilities include: * Build strong relationships with internal teams. * Understand business needs and support procurement objectives. * Support sourcing plans across assigned suppliers and categories. * Lead supplier sourcing, quotes and tender activity. * Support contract negotiations. * Use supplier and market data to guide buying decisions. * Manage supplier relationships across cost, quality, se...