At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic procurement activities and develop sourcing strategies in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Company: Join a busy engineering and manufacturing team in Marden, Kent.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a 35-hour work week.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Why this job: Take on a leadership role and make a real impact in procurement.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in technical purchasing and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Senior Strategic Buyer – Technical Engineering £50k Hybrid – 35 hour week – flexible working hours Reporting to: Supply Chain
- Manager
- Employment
Type: Permanent The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Senior Strategic Buyer to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment in Marden, Kent.
This is a key procurement position for someone who combines strong technical engineering purchasing experience with proven leadership and strategic sourcing capability .
You will take ownership of strategic procurement activities, lead commodity sourcing initiatives and work closely with Engineering, Production, Industrialisation, Materials and Accounts to ensure the business has the right materials, components and suppliers in place to support operational and commercial objectives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys working in a technical environment and is ready to take a greater leadership role within the purchasing function.
The Role You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring suppliers consistently deliver against quality, cost, delivery and service expectations.
Key responsibilities will include: Lead at least one key commodity at a strategic level.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to deliver cost reduction, improved quality and supply chain efficiency .
Analyse spend, procurement data and market trends to identify commercial opportunities.
Source, assess and onboard new suppliers, considering quality, cost, capability, reliability and sustainability.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, long-term agreements and commercial terms.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key strategic suppliers.
Manage supplier performance and address issues relating to quality, cost and delivery.
Undertake supplier visits and audits where required.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply.
Work closely with Engineering, Production, Industrialisation and Materials teams to understand technical and material requirements.
Oversee the Materials Requirement Planning process and ensure accurate and timely analysis of requirements.
Maintain accurate SAP purchasing and MRP data.
Monitor material shortages and work proactively with Production and Materials teams to minimise disruption.
Review purchasing and supply agreements to ensure continued cost effectiveness, efficiency and quality.
Support the development and monitoring of purchasing KPIs.
Assist with annual departmental budgets, including capital expenditure and training requirements.
Help drive continuous improvement initiatives, including A3 Lean process management projects .
Support and mentor members of the Purchasing Team, providing guidance on strategic procurement activities.
Take responsibility for purchasing operations and provide leadership and support to the team during the Supply Chain Manager's absence.
Technical
Senior Strategic Buyer in Kent employer: Terry Parris Associates Ltd
Join a dynamic engineering team in Marden as a Lead Design Engineer, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our innovative truck-mounted sweeper product range. We offer flexible working hours, a collaborative work culture that values respect and communication, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With hands-on involvement in design and prototype development, you'll be supported in your career while contributing to high-quality engineering solutions.
Contact Details:
Terry Parris Associates Ltd Recruitment Team
