senior buyer.

Work Hours: Full-Time

PAYE: £24.41 - £31.59 per hour

Job Overview:

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for sourcing and procurement? We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Specialist to join our EMEA Sourcing team within the Mechanical Systems category. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence our sourcing strategies, work closely with suppliers, and contribute to the overall efficiency and success of our supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Market & Supply Chain Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of markets, supply chains, and our supplier base to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure supply chain resilience.
• Supplier Selection & Relationship Management: Identify and engage with qualified suppliers, maintaining strong relationships to ensure optimal sourcing outcomes.
• Strategic Sourcing: Execute complex sourcing strategies that align with our business goals, ensuring the best possible cost, quality, and supplier relationships.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with peers and stakeholders to support business objectives, such as securing supply, reducing complexity, and meeting financial targets.
• End-to-End Sourcing: Manage sourcing activities independently, considering the entire supply chain and its impact on business outcomes.
• Process Improvement: Participate in developing and refining sourcing and commodity strategies, ensuring that our processes are efficient and consistently applied.
• Leadership & Coaching: Lead analysis projects, providing guidance and coaching to less experienced team members, and presenting actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate select contracts, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements with suppliers.
• Compliance & Ethics: Ensure all sourcing activities adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Key Competencies:

• Action Oriented: Demonstrates a proactive approach to challenges with high energy and enthusiasm.
• Stakeholder Management: Balances the needs of multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Business Insight: Applies market knowledge to advance organisational goals.
• Data Analytics: Skilled in analysing and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative data to inform business decisions.
• Category Strategy Development: Develops and implements category strategies that align with business objectives.
• Cost & Value Management: Manages product and service costs effectively, ensuring competitiveness while preserving margins.
• Negotiations Excellence: Expert in negotiation techniques, ensuring favourable outcomes for all parties involved.
• Procurement Ethics & Compliance: Adheres to and promotes ethical procurement practices.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment where you can leverage your sourcing expertise to make a significant impact. With the flexibility of a hybrid work model and the opportunity to work on critical projects, this position is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in strategic sourcing.

Application Process:

If you are passionate about sourcing and want to contribute to a global organisation, we encourage you to apply. Please ensure your application includes your salary expectations and highest obtained degree.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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