Buyer Senior Buyer

1 week ago

Wales, United Kingdom Joseph Hughes Associates Ltd Full time €33,000 - €43,000

Exceptional opportunity to develop your career in this newly created role
You are likely to have developed your Purchasing career within an Engineering or Process Manufacturing environment and have proven experience as a Buyer, Procurement Manager, or similar role in manufacturing or Engineering industry
You will oversee all purchasing activities and ensure that all materials, equipment, and services are acquired at the best possible price and quality. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services essential for production projects while maintaining strong supplier relationships and optimizing procurement processes.
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers/vendors based on cost, quality, reliability, and delivery speed. Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet project requirements and company objectives.
Continuously review and improve negotiation strategies to drive cost savings and mitigate risks.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers/vendors to ensure timely delivery, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement. Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular supplier evaluations.
Procurement Planning: Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and develop procurement plans. Anticipate future procurement needs and ensure timely acquisition of materials and services.
Cost Management: Monitor procurement budgets, track expenses, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and cost avoidance. Implement cost-effective purchasing strategies while maintaining quality standards.
Contract Management: Manage the entire procurement lifecycle, including contract drafting, review, and execution. Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions, legal requirements, and company policies.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges related to procurement activities and develop risk mitigation strategies. Proactively address issues to minimize disruptions to project timelines and budgets.
Continuously assess and optimize procurement processes to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and improve overall procurement performance. Ideally a Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Buyer, Procurement Manager, or similar role gained ideally a Process manufacturing industry.. Strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and regulations.
Proficiency in contract management, supplier relationship management, and procurement software/tools.
Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
You can travel to work from Newport, Merthyr. You must have the permanent legal right to work in the U.You should have a min 5 years Senior Purchasing experience in order to apply for this role.

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