Strategic Buyer

Ref: AS1216617

Shoreham-by-Sea, England

£50,000

• Permanent
• Manufacturing Procurement
• Supplier Management
• Contract Negotiation

About the candidate

A procurement professional with over five years’ experience in strategic buying across manufacturing, engineering and automotive supply environments. They bring a strong mix of hands-on purchasing experience and commercial thinking, with a background in sourcing quality materials, managing supplier performance and supporting production goals.

Known for being collaborative, communicative and supplier-focused, they are confident working cross-functionally with production, engineering and inventory teams. They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in two weeks.

What makes them great?

• Cost Reduction: Delivered around 20% cost reduction within a manufacturing environment through effective supplier negotiations and performance improvements.
• Supply Chain Efficiency: Helped improve supply chain efficiency by around 15% by optimising supplier contracts and strengthening supplier accountability.
• Commercial Impact: Secured improved purchasing agreements in an automotive supply setting, contributing to around 10% reduction in procurement costs.

Areas of expertise

• Supplier Management: Experienced in building trusted supplier relationships, managing performance and improving accountability through structured reviews and scorecards.
• Contract Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating favourable terms across materials, parts and critical components while balancing quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Manufacturing Procurement: Strong understanding of buying within production-led environments, ensuring materials are available on time to support assembly and manufacturing schedules.