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Senior Technical Buyer

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Our client is seeking a Senior Technical Buyer to join their innovative company in Ipswich. This role is integral to the company's strategic direction and will be responsible for creating and developing procurement strategies. You will manage the sourcing and logistical supply of strategic materials, products, and services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to cost control, value creation, and operational excellence within the organisation.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Technical Buyer, your role will be pivotal in shaping the procurement strategies that drive our client's mission. You'll establish key business relationships, define procurement processes, manage global sourcing initiatives, and leverage SAP to ensure policy compliance and spending optimisation. Your ownership of commercial relationships will directly influence product development, engineering solutions, and sales functions.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate brings a wealth of experience in procurement strategy development. You have demonstrated your ability to manage global sourcing initiatives effectively and are proficient in using SAP. Your expertise extends to managing complex commercial relationships that enable product development, engineering solutions, and sales functions. A keen interest in exploring low carbon manufacturing methods is essential as it aligns with our client's commitment to environmental sustainability.

  • Proven experience in procurement strategy development
  • Strong understanding of global sourcing practices
  • Ability to manage complex commercial relationships effectively
  • Knowledge of low carbon manufacturing methods and materials
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a tenacious approach
  • A background in Manufacturing or Engineering will be needed in this role

What's next:

Ready to make a significant impact in procurement and contribute to environmental sustainability? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application.

** Please note this role is based in Ipswich and would require you to be on site full time. You must have full Right to Work in the UK as the client cannot offer sponsorship**

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Purchasing / Procurement

Industry: Engineering

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Ipswich

Job Reference: BTJFKS-2E6C4810

Date posted: 08 August 2024

Consultant: Rosie Stevens

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