Strategic Buyer

Elevation Recruitment Group

Posted 9 days ago, valid for 5 days

Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire HU12 8TX, England

£450,000 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Strategic Buyer position in Hull offers a salary of circa £45,000 plus benefits including flexible hours and a health & wellbeing program.
The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic procurement and contract negotiation within a manufacturing environment.
Key responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and achieving cost savings while monitoring supplier performance.
The role requires a strong negotiator with excellent relationship management skills and is full-time at 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Candidates are encouraged to reach out to Lewis at Elevation Recruitment Group for further discussion about this opportunity.

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!

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