Lead Buyer

EMEA Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading international manufacturing organization in its search for a Lead Buyer to join its growing operations team.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a newly created procurement function, combining direct and indirect sourcing within a dynamic, international environment.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will have the autonomy to establish procurement processes, develop supplier relationships and drive commercial improvements across the business.

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Buyer:

• Manage direct and indirect procurement across mechanical components, logistics, engineering services and IT
• Lead supplier negotiations, contracting and performance management
• Develop alternative European suppliers to strengthen supply chain resilience
• Establish sourcing strategies, supplier agreements and procurement processes
• Collaborate with international stakeholders and sourcing teams across Europe and Japan

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven procurement experience across direct and/or indirect categories
• Strong commercial negotiation, contracting and supplier management skills
• Experience in supplier development, second sourcing or supply chain optimization
• A background in automotive, marine or manufacturing would be advantageous
• A proactive, commercially minded self-starter, comfortable building processes and driving improvements independently

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.