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Are you an experienced Buyer with a technical understanding of category materials or services? 

I am looking for an experienced Buyer for a large manufacturer in Manchester. Past experience is essential and you must have knowledge of external business including, supply base, category technology changes, competitor developments and market drivers.

Key Responsibilities:

Influence key internal stakeholder relationships to drive delivery of Group Purchasing objectives.
Procurement of a portfolio of materials within a category.
Develop and execute portfolio sourcing strategies that meet business requirements.
Deliver KPI’s relating to cost, cash, quality, service and continuity of supply for the portfolio.
Identification and implementation (through the business) of material price reduction projects.
Work with suppliers and influence internal stakeholders to implement the innovation strategy, and to evolve the strategy as technology, markets and business needs change.
Continuously gather, analyse, interpret and act upon market intelligence.
Communicate to internal stakeholders as appropriate.
Feed stock and market assumptions translated into annual budget and monthly re forecast of portfolio spend. Assumptions documented.
Minimise risk to continuity of supply by carrying out supplier risk assessments for the portfolio’s suppliers and implementing corrective actions as required.
Ensure supply agreements are based upon formal legal T&C’s

This role requires excellent negotiation and persuading/influencing skills (internal and external stakeholders). The candidate should be able to manage pressurised situations.

This is a hybrid role with a 50/50 split in the office and working from home