Job Description
Lead BuyerPortsmouth £47,000 £55,000 + Generous Holiday + Excellent Benefits Package + On-Site Canteen Full-Time, Monday Friday 8am 4pm PermanentAre you an experienced Senior Buyer with strong supplier management skills and the confidence to lead procurement activity through a period of change and continuous improvement? A leading specialist manufacturing business in Havant is looking for a Senior Buyer to take ownership of operational procurement across the site. You will manage sourcing, supplier performance, material availability and commercial negotiations while playing a key role in upcoming continuous improvement projects. This Senior Buyer role has significant exposure across the business, working with colleagues at all levels on site as well as wider Group stakeholders. Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills will therefore be essential.Job Responsibilities- Manage sourcing and procurement activities in line with business and category strategies.- Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, contracts and commercial terms.- Monitor supplier delivery, quality and performance and implement recovery plans where required.- Support continuous improvement and change projects from a procurement perspective.- Maintain accurate ERP purchasing parameters including lead times, MOQ and safety stock.- Manage material shortages and identify alternative sourcing solutions.- Work closely with Planning, Production, Warehouse, Finance and Group Procurement.- ..... full job details .....