Senior Buyer

Escape Recruitment is working exclusively with a growing and evolving business that has an opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join their Supply Chain Team.

This is an all-round role and the Senior Buyer will work closely with Colleagues and Suppliers and be responsible for end-to-end purchasing from placing POs, category strategies, negotiation and Supplier management.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Develop and implement procurement strategy for all direct and indirect categories
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
• Source new Suppliers for products and services to minimise the Supply Chain Risk
• Build strong collaborative working relationships with Suppliers
• Monitor supplier performance through regular reviews and proactively support any issues
• Continuously analyse supply chain processes and identify improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.

Experience and knowledge for the role:

• Experience working in a similar Purchasing/Procurement/Buyer role within a fast-paced environment (Manufacturing, Retail or eCommerce)
• Strong Commercial, data analysis and negotiation skills
• Excellent communicator who can foster and build strong working relationships with Suppliers and Colleagues
• Experienced in onboarding new Supplies and managing their relationships and performance
• Previous experience in using ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel Skills
• Thrives working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving business
• Comfortable to roll sleeves up and support colleagues when needed
• Flexible to travel occasionally to meet Suppliers

This is a great opportunity to join a highly motivated, high-performing Supply Chain Team and a fantastic business that holds values at the heart of the success of their business.

If you areInterested to learn more, then please send your CV today!

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