Edwards & Pearce are working with a large international manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Buyer in the Staffs area. The role will focus on identifying and delivering savings for the site across a set of materials and indirect categories. This is a new role on a 12 month basis focused on providing procurement input specifically for this site and to identifying and realising potential savings across all areas of spend. The role offers a great profile opportunity through delivery of new savings areas to the business. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Analyse spend across the site and identify saving opportunities. * Negotiate costs for materials and services, including MRO and small capex projects. * Ensure supply of materials to production and manage supplier relationships. * Work as part of a larger multi-site procurement team to implement group strategy. * Involvement in new product development projects. * Manage relationship with site stakeholders such as production, engineering, and product development. REQUIREMENTS: * Experienced procurement professional with background in manufacturing. * Self sufficient and able to operate autonomously. * Existing negotiation experience. * Motivated to make savings in cost and process improvement. * Strong liaison and relationship skills. * Analytical, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. THE BENEFITS: Salary: to £45,000 Hybrid working (3 days on site) THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer