Senior Buyer

2 weeks ago

Stirling, United Kingdom Anderson Knight Full time

Anderson Knight is currently engaged with a key client who is known across the UK & Ireland. Due to further growth, our client is seeking to recruit the position of Senior Buyer to join their expanding function in the Central Belt.

The key components of the role will be encouraging procurement change including the utilisation of eSourcing, and engagement across the business.

The key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Lead and coordinate the issuing of tenders and evaluation of returns
• Identify new suppliers, service providers to create competitiveness and market tension for the relevant business function
• Develop effective Supplier Relationship Management, tailored for each business unit.
• Assess suppliers capability to meet contractual needs pre-contract; measure their performance during the contracting period and work with them to identify challenges whilst looking for improvements
• Management of small team of 2 and lead the demand planner and spot buyer to ensure supplier and internal stakeholder relationships are optimised
• Provide support to the HVO Delivery Plan
• Management of a small number but high value critical suppliers
• Analysis of supplier proposals, negotiating contract terms through to supplier quarterly performance reviews of K{PI's and SLA's

The ideal candidate will possess the following key skills:

• Experience of negotiating best value and managing supply and customer contracts for long term relationships
• Commercially astute, understands commercial aspects including negotiation, pricing strategies, and financial management
• High level of customer service skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate with all business functions
• Strategic Mindset
• Currently working towards completion of their MCIPS

In return our client offers a unique opportunity for excellent career progression, whilst initially you will be responsible for a team of 2, this should diversify into a larger team thru time. You will also deputise for the Manager when required, again offering excellent hands on experience and the ability to gain new skills.

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please forward your CV in complete confidence #J-18808-Ljbffr

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