Strategic Buyer

Strategic Buyer – Hull - circa £45,0000 + CIPS - Flexible Hours + Great Benefits!

Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering exclusively with a market leading manufacturer in Hull who are looking to recruit a Strategic Buyer to join their team.

This role will suit someone who comes from a manufacturing background with experience in strategic procurement and contract negotiation.

Strategic Buyer Benefits:

• 35 days annual leave
• Flexi hours and a 1pm finish on a Friday
• Free gym membership
• CIPS study support & internal training & development
• Death in service (2 x salary)
• Pension
• Free onsite parking
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Various company & charity events

Strategic Buyer Duties:

• Build and manage supplier relationships
• Negotiate contracts and ensure fair pricing
• Source and onboard new suppliers with proper checks
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues
• Achieve cost savings and track market trends
• Run tenders and recommend best-value options
• Align payment terms with business goals
• Support new product launches and cross-team collaboration
• Maintain ethical standards and compliance

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday (flexi time)

Required skills & experience:

• Background within a similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to manage contracts, terms and pricing
• Strong relationship management

If you would like to discuss this Strategic Buyer role in more detail, then do get in touch with Lewis at Elevation Recruitment Group now!