Buyer - SF Recruitment : Job Details

SF Recruitment are working with a leading manufacturing business to recruit a buyer. Managing a direct spend the role will oversee responsibility of a commoity group. Great opportunity to further grow & develop your procurement career 

Primary Responsibilities:-Research & deliver the implementation of overall Strategic Procurement for the business-Manage tactical procurement activities with daily routines and deadlines installed and adhered to.-Manage departmental KPIs and improvement targets-Manage supplier development planning with key supplier groups-Manage ongoing cost down program(s) and initiatives-Promote and deliver continuous improvement initiatives-Monitors suppler quality, initiating containment activity and agreeing sustainable corrective action with suppliers-Evaluate supplier performance on regular basis, putting development plans in place and validate/approve all major price increasesSkillset Requirements:-Demonstrable purchasing experience , manufacturing desirable but not essential 

-CIPS qualified or working towards desirable