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SF Recruitment
Buyer
Birmingham, West Midlands
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 16 hours ago
- Salary
- £35,000 - 40,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- SF Recruitment
- Closes
- 05 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
SF Recruitment ar working with a lmarket leading, global organisation to recruit a Buyer. This is a fantastic opportunity, with the role being much more ofcussed on strategic procurmeent & managing a large spend across a global remit
The Buyer will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for specific categories of goods and services, ensuring optimal value in terms of cost, quality, and delivery. Working closely with stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain, you will manage supplier relationships, monitor market trends, and drive continuous improvement in the procurement function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and procurement goals.
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories including sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Monitor market trends and changes in supplier landscape to identify risks and opportunities.
- Analyse spend data and supplier performance to drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including production, engineering, quality, and finance to understand demand and support operational requirements.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Support new product introductions (NPIs) by ensuring timely procurement of materials and services.
- Assist in developing and maintaining KPIs to measure procurement performance.
Skillset Requirements:
- Proven procurement experience within a private sector environment.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Good knowledge of supply chain and procurement best practices.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Ad ID: 5416906334
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