Your newpany Join a leadingpany with over 20 years of expertise and a solid reputation in their field. Known for delivering excellence and creating a strong workplace culture, this business ismitted to growth, innovation, and employee success. Based in Stockport, they offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and your career can thrive.Your new role
As a Buyer, you will take ownership of managing a significant spend portfolio of circa £20 million annually. You’ll lead the end-to-end procurement process, including identifying opportunities for cost savings, negotiating terms, and ensuring suppliers meet quality and delivery expectations. You will develop and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers to drive value and ensure consistent service delivery. Working with cross-functional teams such as operations, finance, and supply chain, you’ll help align procurement strategies with broader business goals. This role is perfect for someone with experience in a distribution or emerce environment, who thrives in a fast-paced setting and ismercially astute. Some of your main responsibilities will include:
1. Managing supplier selection, tendering, and contract negotiations
2. Monitoring supplier performance and resolving any issues promptly
3. Analysing spend data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities
4. Collaborating with internal stakeholders to forecast demand and optimise inventory
5. Ensuringpliance with procurement policies and industry regulations
6. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function
What you'll need to succeed
7. Proven experience in a similar procurement / supply chain role, preferably within a distribution or emerce environment
8. Strong supplier relationship management skills
9. Ideally CIPS Level 4 qualified (or equivalent)
10. Excellent negotiation andmunication skills
11. Ability to manage a high-value spend portfolio efficiently and strategically
What you'll get in return
12. Hybrid working arrangement, balancing office and remote work after successful probation period
13. Flexible working policy
14. Be part of apany with a strong reputation and great culture
15. Career development opportunities in a growing organisation