Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Cambridgeshire based client to recruit for a Senior Buyer. The Role: Work with the Purchasing Team Leader to define and implement purchasing strategy.Work with key stakeholders to define and deploy supply chain strategy for new product developments that achieve the business'' delivery, quality, and cost targets.Identify, select, and approve suppliers that meet the short, medium, and long-term needs of the business, considering the total cost of ownership over the entire product life.Negotiate and agree contracts for outsourced projects for accessories.Work with NPI to co-ordinate and set-up new suppliers.Coach and consult with Purchasing team to ensure best practices are maintained. Day to Day duties Supply chain strategy definition and deployment for new productsSupplier identification, selection, and approval in line with agreed strategyEnsure designs are produced that correspond with production capabilityWork to negotiate / establish appropriate contractsWork with Quality and NPI to prepare suppliers for volume productionContract negotiationCost reduction / price negotiationStock ordering / lean inventory managementPurchase order processingEnsuring materials are delivered in time to support customer demandDriving continuous improvement through our international supply baseIdentifying and assessing new sources where applicable to help drive the company''s cost reduction and quality improvement targetsSupporting new produ