Buyer

Macildowie Procurement, Supply Chain & LogisticsStrategic Buyer - Up to £45,000 Per Annum - LeicesterMonday - Friday, 9am - 5pm - Hybrid Working AvailableMacildowie Procurement has exclusively partnered with a global brand, based in Leicester to recruit a Strategic Buyer.The key objectives are to strategically business partner with stakeholders both internally and externally to effectively build key relationships. Tasked with analysing spend, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and aligning purchasing activities with long term business goals to reduce costs and risks.Main Responsibilities

• Liaise with stakeholders with the cross functional implementation of AI strategies.
• Prepare and manage RFPs, incorporating detailed specifications, contract terms and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with legal teams to create robust contracts, define SLAs and establish KPIs to drive supplier accountability.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance and manage operational and strategic reviews.
• Oversee purchase order accuracy, invoice processing and budget preparation.
• Mitigate risk in the supply chain though dual sourcing, buffer stock agreements and identifying alternative solutions.
• Conducting market research, developing sourcing strategies and enhancing supplier performance.
• Leveraging data analytics to improve efficiency and ensure sustainability.
• Champion sustainability by improving supply chain environmental practices.
• Forecasting provision for capacity and supply assurance and placing outline agreements and framework orders.

The Candidate

• Previous experience operating in a procurement Buyer position.
• Able to travel to Leicester.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Comfortable building relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Company performance bonus.
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Staff discount.
• Digital GP access.

The first stage of the application process is to apply online. If you would like any more information about this vacancy before applying, please get in touch with Tom Whitsey.