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We are searching for a Strategic Buyer to join a growing team. You will be working on a spend profile of around £50 million and dealing with the strategic sourcing.

Job Title: Strategic Buyer

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 p.a.

Job Title: Permanent, Hybrid (1-4 days a month in the office)

Job Responsibilities:

Enforce procurement policies and procedures
Contract renewals and associated process
New supplier onboarding
Accountable for the quality of purchase order output
Delivery of professional and expert service delivery to local geography
Develop and implement efficient processes, procurement tools and strategies aligned with the company's objectives and market trends to enhance productivity and effectiveness
Conduct RFI, RFP, RFQ activity and present succinct outcomes
Negotiate mid to high value contracts
Compliance to policies and any regulatory requirements for the geography
Conduct market research, identify potential suppliers and negotiate favourable contracts and terms
Monitor supplier performance, manage relationships and implement strategies to enhance vendor partnerships
Provide information and data to contribute to Management Information
Use procurement analytics from various sources to forecast, identify risks and drive mitigation strategies and / or levers for procurement
Assist implementing Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance criteria to procurementWhat we are looking for:

Previous experience in procurement
Proficient and sourcing suppliers
Experience with ERP systems
Contract negotiationHuntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK