Senior Buyer - 37313734 (1298)

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join a leading automotive organisation in Warwickshire, responsible for sourcing goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and driving commercial performance across production procurement activities. This role focuses on procurement strategy, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, cost reduction, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the successful delivery of complex purchasing programmes. Ideal for candidates with experience in automotive procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supplier development, and commercial negotiations within manufacturing or engineering environments.

Location: Warwickshire

Hybrid - Office attendance required Tuesdays and Thursdays

Duties:
• Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization including:
• Direct Operations (Production) Procurement processes include:
• Product/Service Sourcing
• Supplier Selection
• Pricing/Terms Negotiation
• Order Processing
• Contract Administration
• Supplier Performance Management
• May include Strategic Sourcing

Responsibilities typically include:
• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex. Contract negotiations, price analysis, internal and external stakeholder management, contract terms.

Skills:
• Procurement Strategy
• Cost Savings and Financial Performance management
• Supplier Management and Relationship Building
• Process Excellence and Operational Efficiency
• Category Management and Market Insight
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

Education:
Engineering, Business Management, CIPS