Edwards and Pearce are working with a large international manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Buyer in the Staffs area. The role will focus on identifying and delivering savings for the site across a set of materials and indirect categories. This is a new role on a 12 month basis focused on providing procurement input specifically for this site and to identifying and realising potential savings across all areas of spend. The role offers a great profile opportunity through delivery of new savings areas to the business.RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyse spend across the site and identify saving opportunities. Negotiate costs for materials and services, including MRO and small capex projects. Ensure supply of materials to production and manage supplier relationships. Work as part of a larger multi-site procurement team to implement group strategy. Involvement in new product development projects. Manage relationship with site stakeholders such as production, engineering, and product development.REQUIREMENTS: Experienced procurement professional with background in manufacturing. Self sufficient and able to operate autonomously. Existing negotiation experience. Motivated to make savings in cost and process improvement. Strong liaison and relationship skills. Analytical, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.THE BENEFITS: Salary: to 45,000 Hybrid working (3 days on site)THE CONSULTANCY:Edwards and Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent ..... full job details .....