Buyer (Strategic)

Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent/ Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office

Location: Walsall

An established international organisation is seeking a Strategic Buyer to join its procurement team. This role will support multiple business units, delivering strategic sourcing activities across a range of direct and indirect spend categories. The successful candidate will help drive value, improve supplier performance and contribute to the ongoing development of procurement processes and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver procurement projects that achieve value through cost reduction, quality improvement, service enhancement and risk mitigation.
• Analyse spend data and develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
• Conduct market research, supplier evaluations, tender exercises and contract negotiations.
• Implement sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives and stakeholder requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Support the ongoing improvement of procurement processes, systems and compliance.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and manage supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier information and purchasing data.
• Support additional procurement and commercial activities as required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a strategic sourcing, procurement or purchasing role.
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience managing procurement projects and delivering against deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Understanding of procurement systems, processes and best practice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.
• Professional procurement qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful organisation.
• Exposure to a varied procurement portfolio.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.