Strategic Buyer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Strategic Buyer
Location: Plymouth, Devon UK, with Hybrid options 2-3x per week
Salary: £32,000 to £42,000 dependant on experience + monthly bonus
Rittal-CSM are recruiting for a Strategic Buyer to join their busy Supply Chain department.
Rittal is the world’s largest manufacturer of enclosures for the electrical, electronic and IT markets. With dedicated, highly motivated and skilled staff, Rittal has achieved market dominance through a commitment to providing its customers with excellence in every respect.
Responsibilities:-
- Create purchase orders for approval.
- Monitor and drive supplier performance. Ensure suppliers deliver on time in full, take corrective actions when required.
- Escalate in a timely manner with the supplier (i.e. beyond the normal contacts. Escalate within CSM as required to encourage peer to peer communication
- Create forecast information for suppliers, ensure it is sent on a regular basis as agreed with the supplier
- Regular communication and meetings with key suppliers. This will include face to face meetings and visits
- Create stocking policies with key suppliers. Typically to manage the risk areas of long lead time parts and single source parts.
- Material cost management. Monitor material costs at least once a month, analysis of changes (beneficial and adverse) Drive cost improvements through negotiation, supplier selection/quotes and more strategic approaches (longer times pricing)
- Support new product development through supplier selection and sourcing of new parts.
- Safety, ensure that all materials are delivered in a safe and secure manner.
Essential Skills/Experience
- Experience within buying/procurement
- Negotiation skills
- CIPS, or working your way towards/equivalent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Strategic Buyer roles across Rittal-CSM's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £42,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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