Senior Buyer

Job Description

I am recruiting a Senior Buyer for a growing business within the renewable energy industry. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for developing and implementing resourcing strategies, managing category and supplier baseand working with internal Stakeholders to drive cost savings and ensure continuous improvement. This is an exciting, developmental opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join a fast paced, market leading business offering a competitive salary and benefitspackage.Main responsibilities of the role:* Work with the Procurement Assistant to manage approved requisitions and review purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner.* Work with the Procurement Assistant on all Supplier Onboarding* Responsible for the end-to-end Procurement process including category strategy and award for all relevant category areas and supporting additional Group category areas in line with the Head of Procurement.* Perform market analysis, develop sourcing strategies & tactics, mini tenders, evaluate quotations, price/cost benchmarks, negotiation, create and expedite purchase orders using best practice procurement process.* Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance, manage performance improvement and explore alternate sources of supply.* Maintain regular communication with Internal stakeholders on requirements and improvements.* Identify and track savings and benefits.* Implementation and management of strategic categories.* Communicate, lead and manage supplier and stakeholder engagement* Participate in process and cost improvement activities. This includes participation or leading LEAN, Waste and cost elimination or Six Sigma projects and coaching the business organization with use of these projects.* Liaising with the Head of Legal on aligning Commercial terms, contract management and service level agreements for the business* Cover the Head of Procurement as required to support periods of absence.* Provide mentoring assistance to Buyer to enhance their career and professional development.The candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and experience:* Proven track record in negotiations, stakeholder and supplier relationship management and category management.* Must be a team player; the Procurement team is small, so teamwork and flexibility is vital.* A self-starter capable of working in a consistently busy department where deadlines must be met.* Strong communication skills with ability to influence key stakeholders and build strong partnerships.* Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities* Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines* Commercially and financially aware* Keen attention to detail and accuracy* Awareness of HSEQ compliance and risk management, maintaining high standards and continually striving to improve processes.Person specification:* Relevant Technical or Business Degree preferred but not essential* Achieved CIPS Diploma Certificate (L5) or can demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role.* ERP Systems Knowledge (SAGE)* Previous experience essential in dealing with Contract Management, building, and developing Supplier Relationships and Stakeholder Management* Good IT skills - including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPointRenumeration:* Competitive salary and benefits package, which will be discussed at interview.* Annual holiday entitlement is 25 days. In addition, you will have an annual entitlement of 8 days for public holidays, plus a day off for your birthday.Location: Hooton, CheshireHours of work: 40 per week, Full-time position: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm. Home working available 1-2 days per week if required.Senior BuyerEllesmere Port£40,000 - £45,000

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Senior Buyer