Technical Buyer

Buyer| Shirebrook | up to £45,000 | Onsite The Opportunity: To ensure the effective sourcing and expediting of all materials to support the wider business and to support the Supply Chain & Procurement team in the co-ordination of all material requirements in accordance with the company’s management system and industry standards. Key responsibilities: Procurement of direct and indirect materials and services with a special focus on manufacturing / engineering based categories Establish a clear procurement strategy for critical spend areas in line with Group direction Engage early with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the best products are sourced for all projects Lead contractual negotiations with vendors and establish framework agreements / service level agreements where required Develop long term partnerships with suppliers and improve supplier performance, working closely with other functions Cost management – track material markets to support inflationary and cost reduction discussions Introduce cost saving solutions and report progress monthly Support the business with ad hoc and project work as required Any other duties as required Candidate Requirements: Buying experience in a manufacturing/engineering setting. Good understanding of market conditions Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage with critical stakeholders. Confidence and a “want to win” attitude. Basic ability to read Engineering drawings to understand the materials required. Previous experience in leading contractual negotiations with vendors and establishing framework agreements/service level agreements. Must be able to demonstrate how/when they have done this previously. Likely Job Titles: Procurement Administrator, Procurement Manager, Procurement Assistant, Buyer, Senior Buyer About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise – Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment – Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance – Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy