Strategic Buyer in Portishead

Strategic Buyer
Bristol

£38,000 - £45,000 + 33 days leave + private medical + share incentive + Hybrid

• 12 month FTC
• £38,000 - £45,000
• 33 days leave
• Private medical
• Share incentive
• Hybrid

Are you a commercially driven procurement professional looking to make a real impact within a growing and innovative business? We're seeking a Strategic Buyer to join a manufacturing company in Bristol, taking ownership of supplier relationships, driving cost reduction initiatives, and ensuring the procurement of high-quality materials and services that support business growth.

The Role

• Develop and implement procurement strategies
• Conduct benchmarking, monitor project progress, and control supply chain risks
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers
• Manage procurement processes such as RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs,
• Monitor inventory levels,
• Analyze raw material demand
• Place purchase orders, and expedite materials to meet production schedules
• Implement process improvements through ERP system

What we are looking for

• Purchasing related qual (or progress towards) is a big bonus.
• Qualification in a technical discipline (i.e. HNC/HND or Degree).
• MRP fluent, ideally E1 (JD Edwards), SAP or Oracle.
• A record in an engineering/production environment
• Able to manage conflicting priorities and people.

Code: INDENM

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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