Buyer

Strategic Buyer

• Location: Colchester
• Salary: Competitive + Benefits
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Strategic Buyer with a robust background in manufacturing and strategic sourcing. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to influence supplier strategy, develop long-term partnerships, and support complex manufacturing operations.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key commodity groups.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to support business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to enhance quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Lead supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements.
• Deliver measurable cost reduction and value engineering projects.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and cost modelling.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering teams to align technical requirements with supplier capabilities.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing projects from a procurement perspective.
• Engage with international suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure a robust supply chain.
• Monitor supply chain risks and strategize for improvements.

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