Strategic Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom Trostan Dene Full time

About the Role

Trostan Dene is entering an exciting new chapter in their history, and we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to join our team as part of a new group-wide business Procurement & Supply Chain strategy.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing commodity and sourcing strategies, delivering best cost with minimum risk to the Group. Key duties include:

  • Ownership of delivering cost-out opportunities and leveraging group synergies.
  • Negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
  • Working alongside the Head of Supply Chain, Supply Chain Analyst, Engineering, and Sales to ensure new products are sourced in line with key cost reduction targets.
  • Identifying potential risks in the supply chain and developing mitigation strategies.
  • Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
  • Monitoring market trends and external factors affecting the supply chain.
  • Supporting Continuous Improvement/development programs and direct material strategies.
  • Ensuring data accuracy and integrity in supply chain systems.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background in purchasing within manufacturing and/or engineering environments at Buyer/Senior Buyer or Manager level. You will be able to work at a strategic level, focusing on cost-out targets, supplier relationship development, and data improvement. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders, are essential.

What's On Offer

A competitive salary based on career experience and qualifications, with benefits including a 4.5-day working week.



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