Senior Procurement Specialist
5 days ago
Job Summary
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join their dynamic team in Manchester. As a Senior Buyer, you will play a crucial role in the procurement team, focusing on sourcing and negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best quality and pricing for the company's chemical needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to secure the best quality and pricing for chemical products.
- Manage the end-to-end RFQ process, from initial request to final supplier selection.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with production sites to understand and meet their chemical material needs.
- Travel to Europe (1-2 times per month) to engage with key stakeholders including colleagues in European offices, as well as suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality.
Requirements
- Extensive background in procurement with a proven track record in delivering cost savings and driving efficiencies.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel to Europe regularly.
- Experience with RFQ processes and supplier management.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools. This company uses SAP so any experience with SAP would be advantageous.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
What You'll Get in Return
- A competitive base salary of £49,850.
- Car allowance of £6,000 (or a company car).
- Performance-based bonus scheme.
- Defined contribution pension scheme.
- Contributory private health scheme.
- Company sick pay (dependent on length of service).
- Paid 'thank you days' (up to 2 per year) for 100% attendance.
- 30 days annual leave.
- Life insurance scheme of 3x salary.
- PLUS so many more benefits.
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