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About the Company As we look to further enhance our market presence, we are recruiting a Senior Buyer to join our thriving team and growing business. About the Role This role will be responsible for a significant amount of direct and indirect procurement for the business. Your focus will be to ensure OTIF, maintain the highest of quality and ensure all contracts are cost-effective for the business. You will need to understand the operational requirements within a manufacturing business as you will have responsibility for high-value Subcontract Engineering projects and Capital Expenditure buying. The right candidate for this role will be proactive and take the initiative to make improvements throughout the Procurement function. This is a hands-on role requiring the Senior Buyer to be fully involved in both the day-to-day detail and the overall strategy for the team. Responsibilities • Developing all processes and procedures to ensure best Procurement practice., • Contributing to business-wide procurement strategy., • Accountability for several major supplier accounts., • Negotiating, implementing, and maintaining supplier agreements., • Achieve Significant Cost Savings by spearheading Supplier Contract reviews and renegotiations., • Undertaking reviews as necessary to maintain Supplier performance levels for quality, cost, and delivery., • Conduct Market Research and Analysis monitoring market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain challenges to inform purchasing strategies., • Working cross functionally over the different departments to ensure agreed company goals are achieved., • Managing inventory levels and ensuring accuracy without affecting production., • Dealing with complex issues related to the development of new products, new suppliers, or technologies to enhance new or existing products., • Collaborating closely with suppliers to develop and maintain long lasting relationships., • Implementing KPI's to accurately monitor supplier performance., • Escalating and addressing business risks without delay or hesitation., • Full accountability for sourcing the right quality of products and services. Qualifications • Ability to deliver a procurement service which is cost effective, quality focussed, timely and dependable., • Experience in developing high level sourcing strategies., • Strong operational procurement background., • Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment., • Strict adherence to professional buying standards always. Required Skills • Ability to deliver a procurement service which is cost effective, quality focussed, timely and dependable., • Experience in developing high level sourcing strategies., • Strong operational procurement background., • Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment., • Strict adherence to professional buying standards always. Preferred Skills • Experience in developing high level sourcing strategies., • Strong operational procurement background., • Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment. Pay range and compensation package: Highly Competitive salary

Position: Buyer (Manufacturing / Tooling) Salary : Competitive based on experience Location: Deeside Industrial Estate Hours: Monday to Friday Benefits: Car allowance One day working from home (optional) Flexible hours Early finish on a Friday On-site Parking Career Opportunities We are c

A leading food service provider is seeking a Junior Category Buyer to join their NHS Supply Chain: Food team. In this role, you will manage category administration, support procurement processes, and ensure compliance with public regulations.