Senior Buyer

**Buyer
- Materials**

**Location: Newton Aycliffe**

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Procurement team at Tyman International.

In this role you will need to understand spend requirements, negotiate prices and handle commercial and contractual interactions with supplier companies.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Procurement of strategically important materials - developing and maintaining a robust Procurement strategy for the areas of responsibility.
- Management of an International supplier roster across multi geographies.
- Meeting the business requirements for forecasting and reporting requirements, governance and compliance requirements and service and operational requirements of the production sites.
- Alignment and support of the business sustainability aspirations through supplier Relationship Management and planning.

**What we’re looking for**:

- CIPS qualified (Level 4 and above)
- Demonstrable track record of garnering best value outcomes through Procurement methods and negotiation skills
- Previous experience in commodities and market intelligence.
- Experience in manufacturing environments would be beneficial.
- Experience in the management of a diverse supplier roster.
- People Management and Team development.
- Familiarity with legal aspects of Procurement and forming fit for purpose agreements and documentation

**About us**

We believe the employment relationship is two-way, so from us you can expect a professional and safe working environment where teamwork is paramount. We are really looking for someone who is currently operating at this level in a similar role, however, linked to our value of ‘never stop growing’ we are open to individuals who may be looking for their next career opportunity.

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

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

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6DB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location