Senior Buyer

2 months ago


Preston, United Kingdom First Recruitment Group Full time

**Senior Buyer**
- **Basic Salary: £40,000 to £45,000**:

- **Private medical insurance**:

- **Contribution pension scheme**:

- **Hybrid working**:

- **Office: Preston**:

- **Some site visits across the North West**

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Buyer to join an established and forward thinking organisation. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and create a great career for yourself and collaborate with various departments across the company.

**The Role: Senior Buyer**
- Management of supply chain which includes the procurement of subcontractors, materials, and services;
- Development and execution of category strategy and supplier development plans;
- Provide end to end Supply Chain advice, sourcing, supply assurance, and delivery, supply chain management, and tasking against requirements;
- Develop, prepare and issue tender packages with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of targets, improve supplier performance, and implement continuous improvement plans;
- Negotiation of terms, conditions, and levels of service with suppliers;
- Maintain and enhance the database and other software and processes;
- Establish and develop excellent working relationship with the Client; Customers; Suppliers, internal functions and other relevant external bodies;
- Support and mentor the Assistant Buyers and Buyers in the team, always leading by example;
- Ensure relationships with Suppliers are maintained and built through regular site visits.
- 4+ years of experience in a Buyer, Purchasing, or Procurement role;
- Experience buying subcontractors, services and goods within construction, rail, infrastructure, utilities, or something similar;
- Ability to maintain and develop key relationships;
- Fantastic communication skills and ability to work in a team.

**Company information**

Required skills; Senior Buyer; Procurement; Purchasing; PO; Supply Chain; Suppliers; Contractors; Subcontractors; Services; Goods; Negotiation; RFQ; Invoices; Cost Analyst.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Preston

Reference ID: 085700


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