Strategic Contract Buyer

Neo is working with a growing technical supply chain business, sourcing key components, adhesives and consumables into the defence sector. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a Strategic Contract Buyer to join their team in Leicester, working alongside an existing procurement team while combining hands-on strategic sourcing with client account management. The Opportunity This role sits right at the centre of the business, working amongst a dynamic procurement team at group Head Office who handle day-to-day order processing, while this role focuses on the strategic layer above that: establishing new suppliers, setting up contracts, and managing those contracts on an ongoing basis to make sure best value is genuinely being achieved. This role looks after regular customer contract buying, where regular products are bought to a forecast. Key Responsibilities Work alongside a small team of buyers who process day-to-day orders, providing direction on supplier and contract strategy Establish and onboard new suppliers, building a strategic overview of the relevant market Set up and formalise contracts across key supplier relationships Manage those contracts on an ongoing basis to ensure best value is being received Introduce and enhance contract and contract management concepts across the business Source and procure key components, adhesives and consumables for defence programmes Negotiate pricing, lead times and terms with suppliers and distributors Identify potential ..... full job details .....