At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global purchasing, negotiate with suppliers, and drive sustainability initiatives.
- Company: Established global manufacturer in Northamptonshire with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for travel.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with potential for career growth and international collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by centralising purchasing and promoting sustainability.
- Qualifications: Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing indirect spend.
The predicted salary is between 48000 - 50000 £ per year.
We're working with a well-established, global manufacturing business in Northamptonshire that's looking to bring in a Buyer to take control of what is currently a fragmented, inconsistent spend area and also be a Sustainability champion. They need someone who can come in, centralise, challenge and actually use buying power properly across the group.
What you'll actually be doing:
- Pulling together all group-wide consumables spend (packaging, factory items, stationery, marketing bits - the lot)
- Driving proper supplier negotiations - not just shaving pennies off, but creating structure and consistency
- Introducing a more centralised approach through systems and reporting (Dynamics 365 in place)
- Working with different sites globally to standardise what's being bought and how
- Managing stock levels so there's no overbuying, waste, or panic ordering
- Bringing a sustainability lens into the supply chain - recycled, reusable, lower-impact options
- Getting under the skin of logistics to reduce lead times and unnecessary cost
- Producing clear reporting on spend, savings, and market movement
You'll also get involved in sourcing higher value items (IT, equipment etc.) and wider contract negotiation where needed.
What they need from you:
- This isn't one for someone who wants a quiet life or just maintain what's there. You need to:
- Be a strong negotiator who's comfortable pushing suppliers and influencing internally
- Have experience managing indirect spend / consumables at scale
- Be confident working across multiple sites or regions
- Be organised enough to bring structure to something that currently hasn't got much of it
- Be comfortable travelling and building relationships in person (not hiding behind emails)
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