Strategic Buyer

Your new company A global manufacturing organisation and market leader is seeking a Strategic Buyer to join its established Strategic Purchasing team based in Cwmbran. Operating within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment, the business is committed to innovation, supply chain excellence, and continuous improvement across its operations. Your new role As Strategic Buyer, you will play a key role in the procurement and supplier management process, supporting new product introductions and programme delivery. Working within the Strategic Purchasing function, you will manage supplier relationships, lead sourcing activities, negotiate commercial agreements, and identify cost-saving opportunities to achieve programme and business objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Managing RFQs and RFPs with strategic suppliers using engineering and technical data. Evaluating supplier proposals and selecting suppliers based on commercial, quality, and operational criteria. Negotiating and managing Long-Term Agreements (LTAs). Raising and managing purchase orders in line with MRP requirements. Developing strong supplier partnerships and conducting supplier performance reviews. Supporting the industrialisation and procurement of new products across composite, metallic, and electrical categories. Ensuring suppliers achieve agreed delivery, quality, and service performance targets. Monitoring supply chain KPIs including OTIF, order ...