Buyer

SF Recruitment ar working with a lmarket leading, global organisation to recruit a Buyer. This is a fantastic opportunity, with the role being much more ofcussed on strategic procurmeent and managing a large spend across a global remitThe Buyer will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for specific categories of goods and services, ensuring optimal value in terms of cost, quality, and delivery. Working closely with stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain, you will manage supplier relationships, monitor market trends, and drive continuous improvement in the procurement function.Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives and procurement goals. - Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories including sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance. - Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness. - Monitor market trends and changes in supplier landscape to identify risks and opportunities. - Analyse spend data and supplier performance to drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders including production, engineering, quality, and finance to understand demand and support operational requirements. - Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. - Support new product introductions (NPIs) by ..... full job details .....