Position Title: Senior Buyer Duration: Contract - 12 Months Location: Gaydon Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU. Duties: Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organisation including:Direct Operations (Production) Procurement processes include:Product/Service SourcingSupplier SelectionPricing/Terms NegotiationOrder ProcessingContract AdministrationSupplier Performance ManagementStrategic Sourcing 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 StrategyCost Savings and Financial Performance managementSupplier Management and Relationship BuildingProcess Excellence and Operational EfficiencyCategory Management and Market InsightStakeholder Engagement and CollaborationEducation: Engineering, Business Management, CIPS is preferableAdditional Information:Our Client are at the office twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays as a team.Why work through Contechs?Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment. How to ApplyIf you''re interested in ..... full job details .....