Our client is a world-leading manufacturer with a UK and Global presence.

We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to work at their cutting-edge manufacturing facilities at their site close to the Cambridge area.

As a Strategic Buyer, you will play a critical role to ensure key suppliers are managed and reviewed, understanding the base and potential gaps; and ensuring component costs are continually reviewed and reduced.

You'll collaborate with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and report internally on supplier performance.

What's in it for you as a Strategic Buyer?

• Salary of £43-45k


• Days based Monday to Friday 8-4pm


• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent


• Life Assurance Scheme X2


• Income protection


• Health Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance


• Company Pension Scheme


• 22 days annual leave + public holidays (30 days overall)


• Holiday purchase and buy back Scheme


• Unrivalled opportunities for both upskilling and career progression, supported with training.

Key Responsibilities of the Strategic Buyer:

• Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate pricing, and secure favourable terms


• Maintain relationships with existing critical suppliers and identify new potential vendors


• Present cost benefit analysis on any resourcing projects and lead projects to conclusion


• Analyse market trends to determine competitive pricing


• Implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality standards.


• Work closely with existing critical supplier base to reduce cost through supplier workshops and visits


• Analyse product value add and manufacturing process to find areas for cost reduction


• Strategic outlook of the supplier base, proactively planning the future structure of the supply base


• Work closely with Supplier quality team to support in quality performance of critical suppliers.

Key Requirements of the Strategic Buyer:

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and negotiation skills


• Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook


• Good understanding and experience of using ERP system (SAP, Oracle & Epicor)


• CIPS or equivalent certificate required.

If interested, please apply now…