Senior Buyer

Job Description:

Senior Buyer

Coalville, Leicestershire

Monday to Friday, Days

£35,000 - £42,000

The Opportunity

CV Technical is working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Senior Buyer into a newly created role. This is a significant appointment for the business - designed to centralise and professionalise the procurement function for the first time.

The initial focus will be on consolidating the existing supply chain, reviewing cost-saving opportunities and improving service levels across a broad range of products, consumables, parts and service contracts. This is a stand-alone role, ideally suited to a proactive, commercially minded individual who is comfortable taking ownership and building structure from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of indirect procurement activities across the business, centralising purchasing of operational goods and services
• Manage supplier relationships across a varied supplier base, negotiating pricing, service levels and supply agreements
• Review and manage contracts across areas such as IT & telecoms, utilities and other support services
• Support budget control by tracking spend, identifying savings opportunities and challenging unnecessary cost
• Develop a more structured and efficient procurement process for indirect spend across the business

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a lead purchasing or procurement role - essential
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, distribution or an industrial environment
• Strong commercial awareness with confidence to negotiate prices and challenge costs
• Demonstrated experience identifying cost-saving opportunities and streamlining supply chains
• Familiarity with service contracts such as utilities, telecoms or site support services
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a wide variety of categories and supplier relationships
• Self-motivated and proactive - comfortable working as a stand-alone function and building processes
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally
• Good IT skills including purchasing systems, spreadsheets and reporting tools
• High attention to detail with a methodical and structured approach