Strategic buyer bristol hybrid

STRATEGIC BUYER / PROCUREMENT (ENGINEERING) ndash; BRISTOL / HYBRID Roles: Strategic Buyer / Procurement Location: Bristol / Hybrid Salary: GBPCompetitive salary plus benefits ARCA is partnered with a rapidly scaling, high tech engineering business seeking to expand its procurement team by hiring an experienced Strategic Buyer. The successful candidate will source high-quality components and materials, negotiate with suppliers, and manage procurement processes to support the engineering and production teams. Responsibilities: * Find, assess, and select suppliers that match company quality, cost, and reliability benchmarks * Negotiate terms and costs with suppliers * Oversee supplier performance to ensure they meet contract terms and performance targets * Create and execute procurement plans in line with company objectives and project schedules * Work collaboratively with engineering and production teams * Keep abreast of industry trends and new technologies affecting supply chains through market research Experienced required: * Proven experience as a Buyer / Procurement in an engineering or manufacturing environment * Strong negotiation skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective supplier relationships * Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities * Attention to detail * Understanding of supply chain processes * Experience using procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite * Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment * Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Nice to have: * Bachelor #39;s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, related field or equivalent experience. * CIPS Qualified * Familiar with MS Dynamics. * Familiarity with international logistics. If this opportunity is of interest, please apply for immediate consideration