Indirect Procurement Buyer

Description:

Are you an aspirational procurement professional looking to make a significant impact? We are currently seeking an Indirect Procurement Buyer to join a global medical device company and lead on project-focused procurement activities, primarily within the Facilities and Capital Expenditure (CapEx) categories.

In this role, you will work closely with a team of Buyers and Category Managers to drive excellence across the supply chain. We are looking for an individual who excels at stakeholder management and thrives in an atmosphere of change and continuous improvement.

Details:

Title: Project Buyer
Pay: ranging to £55,000 per annum (dependant on experience)
Location: Witney
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract Length: 12 months

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Operations: Support both project-specific procurement and day-to-day operational purchasing tasks.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with Project Managers and stakeholders across Engineering departments.
Supplier Management: Develop supply chain relationships alongside Category Managers and manage supplier performance using KPIs.
Value Creation: Drive continuous improvement within the supplier base to deliver cost reductions and Gross Margin Improvement (GMI).
Process Evolution: Actively contribute to an environment of change and process enhancement.

Your Profile

We are looking for a candidate who is comfortable balancing operational, strategic, and project-based procurement activities.

Essential Criteria:

Experience: Proven background within indirect procurement as a Buyer, Category Buyer, or Project Buyer.
Sector Knowledge: Experience within a project-focused, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
Technical Literacy: Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems.
Interpersonal Skills: Outstanding stakeholder management and engagement skills.If you are ready to take the next step in your career and manage high-level procurement projects within a dynamic manufacturing setting, we want to hear from you.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy