Jackson Hogg Procurement division are delighted to be the exclusive recruitment partner of a well-established manufacturing organisation in Dewsbury on the appointment of a Strategic Buyer to join their Procurement team.

This role will assist and support the strategic procurement team in the identification and management of suppliers that meet the organization`s standards of price, quality, reliability, and customer service.

This is a full time and permanent role with a 37.5 hour working week. Hours are flexible and can accommodate a start time between 07.30-09.00 depending on preference. Early Friday finishes on offer from 1.30pm.

The Role of Strategic Buyer:

• Proactively manage a selected set of allocated suppliers
• Manage own supply base.
• Use data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Identify, implement and manage NDA and LTA for selected portfolio of suppliers.
• Develop key working relationships with suppliers via regular review meetings on performance, using Supplier Scorecard to align to Metrics, and renegotiate for improvements.
• Supporting supply chain activities relating to new product introduction, ECN changes, SBD programs.
• Manage supplier price files and review any proposed changes with Procurement Manager.
• Assist in onboarding and smooth implementation of new suppliers, both internally and externally
• Resolve invoicing issues via D3.
• Work with internal department to identify, improve, or resolve supply issues.
• Assist in Net Freight opportunity management and Incoterm changes to ensure the best mode of freight is determined and used
• Develop a good tactical and strategic knowledge of supply base.
• Coordinate activities to ensure the performance of the section is optimised.
• Preparing and maintaining action plans to support principal accountabilities.
• Lead and/or participate in specific project work.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + buy/sell up to 5 days holiday
• Pension 7% EE and 10% ER contribution
• Bonus scheme
• Option to buy shares
• Hybrid working of 1 day per week WFH

The Person/Requirements:

• At least 3 years` experience in a Procurement role
• Open to both transactional and strategic procurement backgrounds
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment.