Buyer in Huntingdon

Job description

Our client is a world-leading manufacturer with a UK and Global presence. We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to work at their cutting-edge manufacturing facilities at their site close to the Cambridge area.

As a Strategic Buyer, you will play a critical role to ensure key suppliers are managed and reviewed, understanding the base and potential gaps; and ensuring component costs are continually reviewed and reduced. You'll collaborate with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and report internally on supplier performance.

What's in it for you as a Strategic Buyer?

• Salary of £43-45k
• Days based Monday to Friday 8-4pm
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Life Assurance Scheme X2
• Income protection
• Health Cash Plan & Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• 22 days annual leave + public holidays (30 days overall)
• Holiday purchase and buy back Scheme
• Unrivalled opportunities for both upskilling and career progression, supported with training.

Key Responsibilities of the Strategic Buyer:

• Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate pricing, and secure favourable terms
• Maintain relationships with existing critical suppliers and identify new potential vendors
• Present cost benefit analysis on any resourcing projects and lead projects to conclusion
• Analyse market trends to determine competitive pricing
• Implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality standards.
• Work closely with existing critical supplier base to reduce cost through supplier workshops and visits
• Analyse product value add and manufacturing process to find areas for cost reduction
• Strategic outlook of the supplier base, proactively planning the future structure of the supply base
• Work closely with Supplier quality team to support in quality performance of critical suppliers.

Key Requirements of the Strategic Buyer:

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Good understanding and experience of using ERP system (SAP, Oracle & Epicor)
• CIPS or equivalent certificate required.

If interested, please apply now…

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Huntingdon

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

11-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English