Job Title: Buyer Contract: Full Time, Permanent Location: North Leicestershire, Office Based Salary: £40,000 - £45,000The Procurement Division at SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join their Manufacturing client based in North Leicestershire on a full time, permanent basis. This opportunity will involve handling a portfolio of categories and communicating and building strong business relationships internally and externally with suppliers and clients. As an experienced Buyer, you will be responsible for: - Taking control of the sourcing strategy for a selected group of commodities. - Identify, benchmark and select new suppliers to deliver your sourcing strategy. This will support with maximising supply chain effectiveness and minimising risks. - Establish contracts and framework agreements to ensure security of supply and delivery of improvements against KPI's. - Accurately forecasting for future product demands. - Analysing sales and supplier performance reports. - Ensure that purchase orders are placed in a timely manner and expedited to ensure delivery schedules are achieved to support business needs and avoid delays to onsite production. - Taking ownership and seeking opportunities to develop and streamline the procurement process. The successful Buyer will ideally have worked within a Manufacturing or Engineering working environment and be looking for the next step up ...