Buyer (12 Month Temporary) in Staffordshire
Posted by Edwards & Pearce
£45,000 a year
Staffordshire · Temporary · Remote working
This is a new role on a 12 month basis focused on providing procurement input specifically for this site and to identifying and realising potential savings across all areas of spend. The role offers a great profile opportunity through delivery of new savings areas to the business.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Analyse spend across the site and identify saving opportunities.
* Negotiate costs for materials and services, including MRO and small capex projects.
* Ensure supply of materials to production and manage supplier relationships.
* Work as part of a larger multi-site procurement team to implement group strategy.
* Involvement in new product development projects.
* Manage relationship with site stakeholders such as production, engineering, and product development.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Experienced procurement professional with background in manufacturing.
* Self sufficient and able to operate autonomously.
* Existing negotiation experience.
* Motivated to make savings in cost and process improvement.
* Strong liaison and relationship skills.
* Analytical, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
THE BENEFITS:
Salary: to £45,000
Hybrid working (3 days on site)
THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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