Strategic Buyer

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Pontem Recruitment Full time

The Company
A global manufacturing business based in Birmingham specialising in the supply of core Aerospace components to the world's leading Aerospace and defence manufacturers, is currently on the lookout for a Strategic Buyer to join the team. The company is now undergoing significant expansion across its flagship Birmingham site due to a huge influx of demand with key customers and on the back of this growth are seeking a Strategic Buyer to join the global team. In this role, you will take on a pivotal role in procurement operations, influencing vendor relationships and strategies.

The Role
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, A Strategic Buyer to join the team at their Birmingham based facility to play a pivotal role in procurement operations, influencing vendor relationships and strategies.

You will take responsibility for:
  • Conducting supplier negotiations using a range of techniques, such as individual supplier meetings, e-auctions, and supplier summits.
  • Collaborating closely with Site Engineers and Maintenance Engineers to assess existing suppliers, exploring alternative products and sources, and coordinating site trials.
  • Ensuring the establishment of contracts and NDAs for all suppliers, and proficiently negotiating renewals to maintain a seamless supply chain.
  • Overseeing compliance with agreements, obtaining legal approval, and meticulously updating contract databases.
  • Initiating cost-saving initiatives and meticulously documenting achieved savings in the savings database.
  • Upholding Health & Safety standards, liaising with contractors to ensure compliance, and collaborating with EHS and PQQ teams.
  • Engaging in daily Engineering meetings, interacting with suppliers, and assisting with procurement-related finance and requisition inquiries.
  • Providing support to the Procurement Manager in various tasks, including reporting, event preparation, and administrative duties.


What You Need

It is ESSENTIAL for the successful candidate to have the following:

  • Ideally Possess a degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field- alternatively CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS.
  • Hold a minimum of 3 years' experience in procurement or related business negotiation.
  • Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with exceptional customer service.
  • Flourish in high-pressure situations, consistently meeting tight deadlines and efficiently prioritising tasks.
  • Showcase analytical capabilities and a proactive approach to tasks.


Other Desirable Skills Include:

  • Display strong presentation skills and an understanding of UK Commercial Law.
  • Currently enrolled in or fully qualified with CIPS certification.
  • Familiarity with the manufacturing sector would be advantageous but not essential

If you're ready to join a team that values growth, collaboration, and embraces change, this opportunity as a Strategic Buyer could be the next step in your career journey.

What is on offer:
On offer is the chance to join one of the region's largest employers who have a long-standing history of internal promotion and development with high staff retention and a number of employee's being with the business for their whole working careers. Along with this is the opportunity to join a company who will heavily invest in employee wellness and training. You will also benefit from a highly competitive salary from 41,000 per annum, along with a host of benefits including wellness packages, enhanced pensions, private insurance, etc.

How to apply?
 For more information on this role please contact us at our Birmingham office on (phone number removed) or email me at . Alternatively, please use the link in this ad to apply now. We will aim to respond back to all successful applications within 5 days. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days, your application has been unsuccessful, however we will keep your CV and details on file to consider you for more relevant opportunities in the future.

Pontem Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment agency who aim to bridge the skills gap between candidates and employers within the Engineering, Manufacturing & Logistics sectors.

Pontem Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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