Senior Buyer (Direct)
Posted Today by Jobserve
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Gaydon, Warwickshire
Summary: The Senior Buyer (Direct) role is a pivotal position within the procurement team, focused on managing direct purchasing activities and optimizing supply chain operations. The successful candidate will ensure timely procurement of materials essential for production while handling complex problems and contract negotiations. This position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with hybrid working options. The role is classified as inside IR35, requiring an umbrella company for payment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization.
- Manage direct operations (production) procurement processes including product/service sourcing, supplier selection, pricing/terms negotiation, order processing, contract administration, and supplier performance management.
- Manage large projects or processes with limited oversight from the manager.
- Handle difficult and complex problems.
- Conduct contract negotiations, price analysis, and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Key Skills:
- Procurement Strategy
- Cost Savings and Financial Performance management
- Supplier Management and Relationship Building
- Process Excellence and Operational Efficiency
- Category Management and Market Insight
- Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
Salary (Rate): £37.39 hourly
City: Gaydon
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Senior Buyer (Direct)
Based in Gaydon - hybrid options
37.39 per hour Inside IR35 (Umbrella Rate)
Full Time and Part Time Opportunity
12 Month Contact
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Buyer (Direct) to join our procurement team. This pivotal role involves managing direct purchasing activities, optimising supply chain operations, and ensuring the timely procurement of materials essential for production.
Duties:
Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization including:
Direct Operations (Production) Procurement processes include:
Product/Service Sourcing
Supplier Selection
Pricing/Terms Negotiation
Order Processing
Contract Administration
Supplier Performance Management
Responsibilities typically include:
Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
Problems faced are difficult and often complex.
Contract negotiations, price analysis, internal and external stakeholder management, contract terms.
Skills:
Procurement Strategy
Cost Savings and Financial Performance management
Supplier Management and Relationship Building
Process Excellence and Operational Efficiency
Category Management and Market Insight
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
Excellent Opportunity with immediate starts available