Senior Buyer

Your new company
A global manufacturing business with an excellent reputation in the market is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Buyer to join their friendly team in Wrexham. The company has invested significantly in their manufacturing facility and has recently expanded their operations, so it's a great time to join the business on their continued growth journey.

Your new role
The Senior Buyer will be responsible for the efficient procurement activity of raw materials, packaging and consumables within the fast-paced production process. This role is essential to driving savings within the manufacturing process and ensuring a cost-efficient supply chain operation. Working within a regulated procurement and supply chain environment, the Senior Buyer will ensure compliance with stringent regulatory standards and will collaborate with internal teams/stakeholders to align procurement activities with business goals and production schedules. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will work closely with them to devise and implement sourcing strategies which deliver value for money and ensure strong working relationships with suppliers and wider stakeholder groups. You will also manage risk within the supply chain to ensure a continuous and reliable procurement and supply chain operation. A confident negotiator, you will work with suppliers to negotiate favourable contract terms to secure the best rates and T&Cs.

What you'll need to succeed

• A proven procurement background with experience working at Senior Buyer level (or similar level)
• SAP experience - essential
• Experience of working within a HIGHLY REGULATED procurement environment (e.g. pharmaceutical, food, defence etc) - essential
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• A natural problem-solver

What you'll get in return

• A competitive starting salary between £45,000-56,000 depending on relevant experience
• Annual bonus scheme of 8%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with AXA
• Competitive pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%
• Life assurance policy
• Various healthcare benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working policies, with 2 days working from home each week
• Professional subscriptions paid for

What you need to do now
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