Strategic Sourcing Buyer
North Somerset (Hybrid Working)
Salary up to £48,000 + benefits
A leading business is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Buyer to join its growing procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional to take ownership of supplier strategy, category management, and supply chain performance within a highly technical environment. You’ll play a key role in developing supplier relationships, driving cost‑saving initiatives, improving supply chain resilience, and supporting long‑term operational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category strategies across assigned commodities
- Manage supplier performance, sourcing activity, and long‑term agreements
- Drive cost reduction and supply chain improvement initiatives
- Build supplier resilience and support business continuity planningCollaborate with engineering, production, quality, and operations teams
- Support supplier onboarding and capacity planning
- Ensure supplier compliance with quality, regulatory, and ESG standards
About You
- CIPS Level 4 qualified
- Proven procurement experience within manufacturing or engineering
- Experience developing sourcing or category strategies
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Able to read and understand technical drawings
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £48,000
- Hybrid working
- Career development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Competitive benefits package
Strategic Sourcing Buyer
North Somerset (Hybrid Working)
Salary up to £48,000 + benefits
A leading business is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Buyer to join its growing procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional to take ownership of supplier strategy, category management, and supply chain performance within a highly technical environment. You’ll play a key role in developing supplier relationships, driving cost‑saving initiatives, improving supply chain resilience, and supporting long‑term operational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category strategies across assigned commodities
- Manage supplier performance, sourcing activity, and long‑term agreements
- Drive cost reduction and supply chain improvement initiatives
- Build supplier resilience and support business continuity planningCollaborate with engineering, production, quality, and operations teams
- Support supplier onboarding and capacity planning
- Ensure supplier compliance with quality, regulatory, and ESG standards
About You
- CIPS Level 4 qualified
- Proven procurement experience within manufacturing or engineering
- Experience developing sourcing or category strategies
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Able to read and understand technical drawings
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £48,000
- Hybrid working
- Career development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Competitive benefits package
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