Senior Buyer

Location: Cambridge (CB25)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 9am until 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 depending on experience
Job Reference: 35806

Polytec are looking for a Senior Buyer to join an expanding team in Cambridge. You'll need extensive supply chain experience to succeed in the role.

This role involves some international travelling so the successful applicant will have a full, clean driving licence, own car and passport. Travel expenses will be paid.
This role will also require Security Clearance which the successful candidate should be prepared to go through.

Responsibilities:

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
Identify, select and approve suppliers that meet the short, medium and long-term needs of the business
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

Requirements:
Level 4 CIPs Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Extensive Supply Chain experience within the Electronics/Telecommunications Industries, including the management of complex global Supplier/Customer relationships
Experience of off-shore Contract Manufacturing Management
Experience of product development from concept to volume manufacture
Credibility to influence at senior level - with both internal and external stakeholders
Priority and time management - ability to act decisively under pressure

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!