Technical Buyer
Are you an experienced procurement professional seeking your next opportunity? We are recruiting for a Technical Buyer role on behalf of a prominent organization.
The ideal candidate will be adept at sourcing high-complexity technical components within aggressive deadlines and budgets, while ensuring adherence to quality and delivery standards.
Responsibilities:
- Source high-complexity technical components within tight deadlines and budgets, meeting specified costs, quality, and delivery targets.
- Develop and implement robust procurement processes in alignment with organizational strategy.
- Manage and optimize the supply chain to enhance performance and efficiency.
- Foster strong relationships with external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Utilize negotiation, dispute resolution, and conflict management skills to address challenges effectively.
Requirements:
- Proven experience purchasing engineered products and services in fast-paced environments such as motorsport, automotive, or retail/FMCG sectors.
- Proficiency in SAP and contract law knowledge is advantageous.
- A valid UK driving license or the ability to legally drive within the UK is required.
- MCIPS qualification is desirable, though not essential.
- A degree-level qualification in Engineering, Economics, Business Studies, or equivalent vocational qualifications is preferred.
If you are tenacious, committed, communicative, structured, and commercially aware, we encourage you to apply.
Success in this role will be measured by your ability to eliminate parts shortages, improve purchasing performance KPIs, implement cost-saving measures, manage risks, and maintain high-performance relationships with suppliers.
Apply now to seize this exciting opportunity and advance your career as a Technical Buyer!
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: 12 Months
- Rate: Up to £237.10 per day
- Location: Northamptonshire, England
- Type: Contract
- Industry: Automotive
- Recruiter: STR Group Limited
- Contact: Paul Booth
- Tel: +44 (0)2392 314672
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2024-03-25 13:57:10 -
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