Senior Buyer

Reporting into the Purchasing Manager, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for the strategic management of a commodity group within the procurement team. This person would develop a clear strategy and deliver a clear plan ensuring the goods and services are provided at the best cost, on time and at the right quality.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Buyer;

• Developing sourcing strategies to deliver cost reduction and material availability.
• Negotiation of contracts to secure materials and obtain best cost.
• Maintaining high quality standards.
• Forecasting price trends.
• Forecasting levels of demand of services, products and component parts to be used in any manufacturing process.
• Controlling and maintaining cost of materials while ensuring the supply to production and other departments.
• Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors.
• Identifying and delivering procurement improvement projects.
• Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives through effective communication.
• Mentoring and training the existing buyers to support in their development.
• Monitor and act on supplier performance measures.
• Partaking in Inter-departmental meetings when required.
• Direct purchasing of items.

Personal Specification of the Senior Buyer;

• Proven procurement experience
• Technical manufacturing background
• Demonstrable experience in contract negotiation
• Good communication skills essential, both written and oral.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management.
• Good negotiation and commercial skills
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment
• Leadership skills required
• Team player
• Analytical with a good standard of numeracy

This role would suit a Buyer or Senior Buyer, Commodity Manager, Procurement Coordinator or a Procurement Officer