Role: Senior Buyer
Ref: PV11263
Location: Coalville
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
Hours: Full time
We are looking for someone with previous experience in a lead purchasing or procurement role. Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or distribution environment.
Role profile:
* Drive the transition of a centralised purchasing of operational goods and services across the business
* Proactively manage a diverse supplier base, negotiating high-level contracts, SLAs, and pricing structures to ensure maximum value
* Take full ownership of contracts within IT and Telecoms, Utilities and other support services
* Deliver budget impact by tracking spend analytics, forecasting trends and challenging costs
* Develop and implement procurement workflows that increase efficiency and transparency across the business
Person profile:
* Proven experience in lead purchasing or procurement role, ideally within Manufacturing, Engineering
* Knowledge of service-based contracts
* A natural negotiator
* Proven ability to work in a stand-alone capacity, managing the full procurement lifecycle
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
* Methodical thinker
* Exceptional communicator
* Great communication and presentation skills
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