Senior Buyer, Sheffield
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Office-based, manufacturing & engineering sector
Great things about this opportunity:
* Direct responsibility for the management of higher value contracts
* Growing business
* Pivotal, newly created role
* Excellent benefits package
The Job:
Senior Buyer, responsible for driving value and aligning procurement activities with the companys strategic objectives. The role will involve purchasing a variety of indirect products and services.
* Purchasing indirect products, services and contracts in line with the company's requirements and ensuring measurable commercial and operational outcomes
* Building and developing strong supplier relationships
* Monitor supplier data to ensure performance levels are within agreed SLAs
* Carry out supplier visits and audits
* Implementing and embedding procurement improvements
* Engaging with stakeholders, driving budget compliance and develop tender specifications
Required experience:
* At least 6 years' experience in a Senior Buyer role or a Buyer role with high spend responsibility
* Experience purchasing Indirects and services/contracts xsngvjr
* Proven solid negotiation skills
* Experience within manufacturing, engineering purchasing is an advantage.
* CIPS qualificationor a willingness to work towards one is required
Personal Qualities we will be assessing:
* Drive, motivation and
* Highly organised
* Logical and ethical approachto problem-solving
* Strong communication skills