Buyer

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Buyer – TVS Supply Chain Solutions

Requirements

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Location: Banbury | Contract: Permanent | Department: Purchasing

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Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies.

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Manage tender processes and identify supply chain risks.

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Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing and rebates to reduce costs.

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Build strong supplier and client relationships.

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Improve product availability, quality, service and value for money.

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Monitor and report cost savings using ERP systems.

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Identify opportunities for supplier development and process improvement.

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Provide regular category updates to clients.

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Experience: Strong procurement, sourcing, negotiation and contract management skills.

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Qualifications: CIPS qualified or working towards certification.

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Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

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Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

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Competitive salary, pension and life assurance.

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25 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with an option to buy 5 extra days.

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Employee assistance programme, referral scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.

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Professional development, study sponsorship and £100 training allowance.

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Eligible for BPSS security clearance.

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Must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years