Senior Buyer

An experienced Senior Buyer is needed for this global business in their procurement team.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Job Security - highly successful business 50/50 hybrid workingCompetitive SalaryFantastic benefits

THE SENIOR BUYER

As a senior procurement team member, to source, negotiate and contract for specified spend categories on behalf of user departments and to develop effective business partnerships with suppliers and internal customers. Key responsibilities will include:

Supplier RFQ for projects (NPD and Rapid Commercialisation)Contribution to project meetings representing the procurement department. Updates on price, lead time and associated costs for launch.COG confirmation with prices at a range of MOQs/EOQ's.Anticipate and communicate any potential risks to deliveries.Support and manage the commercial relationship between the Project Management Office team and external suppliers on specific projects so that customer needs are met, whilst maintaining effective business relationships with suppliers and customers.Supply Gap Analysis - Assist in the delivering Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).Participate in supplier performance management and reviewsSupplier Price Management - Negotiating pricing and terms, SAP maintenance.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Significant Procurement experience with a track record of delivering cost improvements.CIPS Qualified Desirable or other Professional Qualification.Good knowledge of Contract manufacturing.A strong understanding of End to End Supply Chain and SRM process.A good technical understanding of procurement within Pharma, Food Supplement and/or Cosmetic.Must have excellent English both written and oral, other languages particularly French would be an advantageProficient user of SAP or similar ERP systems

If this Senior Buyer role is of interest or you would like to investigate further, apply TODAY!

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