Senior Buyer
*Annual Salary: Up to £52k per annum based on experience
*Location: Fareham
*Job Type: Onsite
We are seeking a Senior Buyer who will be responsible for the daily leadership and management of our procurement team. This role involves coordinating, training, facilitating, and executing operational activities and continuous improvement projects to achieve the lowest cost of acquisition. The successful candidate will lead supplier, risk, and technical management activities and support new product introductions.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Team Management:
*Maintain a safe working area and ensure the team follows safe working practices.
*Prioritise resources to meet deadlines and manage departmental targets by monitoring team performance KPIs.
*Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, support supplier issues, and lead daily accountability meetings.
*Enable continuous improvement initiatives to drive performance gains.
*Provide daily supervision of the team, support performance management, and assist in objective setting and performance reviews.

*Procurement Strategy & Control:
*Ensure adherence to MRP schedules and support the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
*Deliver proactive supply chain participation in product development projects, including supplier selection and meeting technical and cost specifications.
*Engage with operations and engineering teams for strategic purchasing discussions and ensure contracts and agreements are in place.

*Supplier Account Management & Development:
*Promote Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to optimise supply chain flow and mitigate strategic risks.
*Manage supplier audits, control rejects, returns, and non-conformance, and drive corrective actions.
*Identify new and alternate suppliers to build a resilient supplier portfolio.

*Continuous Improvement, Cost Management, and Reduction:
*Develop and implement cost reduction strategies using cost down roadmaps to meet supply chain savings targets.
*Negotiate improved terms and conditions to achieve the lowest cost of acquisition while maintaining quality and delivery performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Proven experience in procurement and team management within a similar industry.
*Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks.
*Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
*Experience in strategic planning and execution of procurement strategies.
*Knowledge of MRP systems and proficiency in managing supplier relationships.
*Ability to drive continuous improvement and cost management initiatives.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary based on experience.
*Opportunities for professional growth and development.
*Dynamic and supportive work environment.
To apply for the Senior Buyer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.