At a Glance
- Tasks: Build strong supplier relationships and enhance performance across all suppliers.
- Company: Established company focused on strategic procurement and sustainability.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional development and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on supplier performance and contribute to sustainability efforts.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Our well-established client is looking for a Strategic Buyer to focus on supplier relationships and performance across all suppliers, while using company tools to monitor and improve supplier performance.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Focus on developing supplier relationships and partnerships with key suppliers.
- Measure and endeavour to improve performance across all suppliers (with support from quality department).
- Agree long term solutions with suppliers such as contracts and LTAs (subject to Director approval) with a view to control or reduce overall supplier spend and risks.
- Providing long term forecast information to suppliers.
- Support the technical buyer as required (including placing purchase orders to cover absence).
- Working with the managing director to establish and renew contract or LTA terms with identified key suppliers.
- Conduct supplier performance review meetings internally and at suppliers.
- Annually risk analyse all key suppliers and drive any improvement actions.
- Update approved supplier list (ASL) as required.
- Maintain NDAs with all suppliers.
- Work with supply chain to measure and reduce carbon emissions in scope 3.
- Contribute to company own carbon reduction initiatives.
Strategic Buyer in Poole employer: Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd Careers
As a leading manufacturer in the automotive and motorcycle industries, our company offers a dynamic work environment in Witney where innovation thrives. We prioritise employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, fostering a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. With competitive salaries and a commitment to work-life balance, we provide a rewarding career path for Mechanical Design Engineers looking to make a significant impact in high-performance engineering.
Contact Details:
Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd Careers Recruitment Team
