Strategic Buyer
LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED · Cheshire West and Chester, England ·
Korn Ferry is delighted to be partnering with LCM, a specialist manufacturer and global supplier operating within a highly technical and internationally connected market. With a reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service, LCM works with suppliers and customers across the globe to deliver critical materials that support a range of industrial applications.
As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a Strategic Buyer to join their team and play a key role in developing sourcing strategies, strengthening supplier partnerships, and ensuring the secure supply of critical raw materials.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised business at the heart of the rare earth supply chain, where you will directly influence procurement strategy, supplier performance, cost optimisation, and supply chain resilience.
Key Responsibilities Develop and implement sourcing strategies for critical raw materials, ensuring continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, and quality performance. Manage procurement categories and identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, reduce costs, and support business growth.
Conduct market research and supplier assessments to identify new sourcing opportunities and strengthen the supplier portfolio. Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with suppliers across international markets.
Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, contracts, terms and conditions, and supplier agreements. Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, and geopolitical developments that may impact supply availability and cost.
Partner closely with Operations, Technical, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to align procurement activities with business requirements. Manage supplier performance through regular reviews, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support budgeting, forecasting, inventory optimisation, and supply chain risk mitigation activities. Maintain procurement data within ERP systems and leverage digital tools to improve reporting, market intelligence, and commercial decision-making. Skills