Strategic Buyer - Market Leading Manufacturing Company

This role will lead procurement across materials, goods, and services. The role involves negotiating commercial terms, managing supplier relationships, reducing supply chain risk, and contributing to cost and inventory optimisation. Ideal candidates will have purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive, analytical mindset.

Client Details

We''re working with a well-established manufacturer who are a market leader in their field. They are known for their commitment to operational excellence and their focus on delivering high-quality solutions to their clients.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage end-to-end procurement of materials, goods, and services, including sourcing, negotiating, and supplier onboarding.
• Drive commercial improvements through contract negotiations and competitive tenders.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including performance reviews and issue resolution.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, particularly around single-sourced components and inventory levels.
• Oversee and maintain accurate procurement data, pricing, and system controls to support decision-making.
• Support strategic purchasing initiatives, including ESG targets, Code of Conduct compliance, and cost optimisation.
• Monitor and report on KPIs, process controls, and purchasing strategy effectiveness.

Profile

The successful candidate would have:

• Proven experience in purchasing or supply chain roles, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• PCB/ PCBA experience is a MUST.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• CIPS qualified (or equivalent) or qualified by experience, with good understanding of procurement systems and data.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence across all levels internally and externally.
• Highly numerate with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable, with a problem-solving mindset and team-oriented approach.

Job Offer

On offer to the candidate:

• A salary ranging from -40,000 to -45,000 (experience dependent) plus bonus and package.
• Hybrid working - 3 days pw in St Albans area office.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a reputable organisation.