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Senior Strategic Sourcing Buyer - Southport

Employer
Confidential
Location
Southport
Salary
40000.00 - 55000.00 GBP Annual
Closing date
19 Jul 2022

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Specialist Area
Buyer
Sector
Banking, Finance and Insurance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Are you a Buyer with a background in Rail Infrastructure looking to improve the supply chain function of one of the largest logistics businesses in the UK?

Ford & Stanley - The Rail Recruitment Experts are working with a Supply Chain and Product Solution company who have recently appointed a new leadership team to drive and develop new processes so they achieve their aim to become the market leader in their industry. There will be many changes ahead meaning an exciting opportunity if you are really looking to make a difference.

The Opportunity

My Client is looking for a Strategic Buyer to evaluate the current purchasing function and develop new strategies and processes to become more efficient. The Candidate will focus on reducing the number of suppliers, reduce costs, compress lead time, develop a commodity strategy and create a smaller list of core suppliers who work at best cost and performance. You will do through data analysis, market research and strong negotiation skills.

Location (s):

Southport

Role and Responsibilities:

Assess current suppliers, identify who works at a best cost and performance.
Supplier Negotiation along with Internal and External Stakeholders.
Data Analysis, improve the clarity of data through the system.
The Candidates

With previous experience of purchasing, ideally in an engineering sector, the successful candidates will be able to work in a fast-paced environment with good attention to detail.

Essential Experience

Rail Infrastructure Purchasing Experience
Experience in developing a Purchasing Strategy, Process Driven, Negotiations and Cost Reduction (Not an operational buyer.
Strong Communication Skills, the role consists of supplier negotiation and internal and external Stakeholder engagement.
Likely Job Titles: Buyer, Lead Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Senior Buyer

Ford & Stanley Ltd is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy

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