Senior Buyer Coalville, LeicestershireMonday to Friday, Days 35,000 - 42,000 The OpportunityCV Technical is working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Senior Buyer into a newly created role. This is a significant appointment for the business - designed to centralise and professionalise the procurement function for the first time. The initial focus will be on consolidating the existing supply chain, reviewing cost-saving opportunities and improving service levels across a broad range of products, consumables, parts and service contracts. This is a stand-alone role, ideally suited to a proactive, commercially minded individual who is comfortable taking ownership and building structure from the ground up. Key ResponsibilitiesTake full ownership of indirect procurement activities across the business, centralising purchasing of operational goods and servicesManage supplier relationships across a varied supplier base, negotiating pricing, service levels and supply agreementsReview and manage contracts across areas such as IT and telecoms, utilities and other support servicesSupport budget control by tracking spend, identifying savings opportunities and challenging unnecessary costDevelop a more structured and efficient procurement process for indirect spend across the business What We''re Looking ForPrevious experience in a lead purchasing or procurement role - essentialBackground in manufacturing, engineering, distribution or an