We are currently working with a well-established and growing electronics manufacturing organisation to recruit a Strategic Buyer for their expanding operation in the Thetford area.
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking business investing in new facilities and ongoing supply chain development, where procurement plays a key role in driving commercial performance.
As a Strategic Buyer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering sourcing strategies across key commodity areas. You will focus on cost optimisation, supplier performance, and building a resilient, high-performing supply chain.
This role will suit someone commercially driven, who enjoys supplier engagement and negotiation, and is comfortable working at both a strategic and operational level.
Key responsibilities
* Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans aligned to business objectives
* Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management activities
* Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
* Monitor and improve supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
* Manage procurement activities across designated commodity areas
* Support new product introduction and engineering change processes
* Identify and onboard new suppliers to support business growth
* Manage supplier non-conformances and ensure timely resolution
* Maintain accurate procurement data and ensure process compliance
Requirements for the role
* Experience in a Strategic Buyer or Senior Buyer role
* Background in electronics or a technical manufacturing environment preferred
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* Experience developing and implementing sourcing or category strategies
* CIPS Level 4 or 5, or equivalent experience, desirable
* Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* High level of attention to detail with a proactive approach
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown
* Additional day off for your birthday
* Private healthcare and health cash plan
* Bonus scheme
* Life assurance at four times salary
* Employer pension contribution of up to 5%
* Option to purchase additional holidays
* Enhanced parental leave
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Home and technology salary sacrifice scheme
* Additional lifestyle benefits
This is a full time, permanent role and hybrid working is offered with 3 days in the office. For more information, please contact Emily at Pure.
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