Benefits:
*Salary £50K
*25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
*Hybrid working – 2 days per week WFH
*Development opportunities
An exciting new role has been created for a strategic and commercially minded Senior Buyer to work in a stand-alone role reporting to the Supply Chain Director and supported by the Purchasing Assistant. This role is ideal for someone with strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and a passion for driving value through supplier relationships and sourcing strategies. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of standardised processes within the procurement department with a real opportunity to make the role your own.
Key Responsibilities:
*Develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned categories to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
*Manage the end-to-end procurement process including supplier selection, RFQs, negotiations, contract management, and purchase orders.
*Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative supply options.
*Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance against KPIs.
*Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to maximise commercial value.
*Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, R&D, Supply Chain, and Finance to support business needs.
*Lead supplier negotiations to secure favourable terms and service levels.
*Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations.
Skills & Experience:
Essential:
*Minimum 3 years’ procurement experience, ideally with exposure to strategic buying.
*Strong expertise in sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
*Proven track record in supplier performance management and cost control.
*Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office.
*Candidates looking for a step up into a senior role will be considered, provided you can demonstrate strong experience leading supplier negotiations.
Personal Attributes:
*Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
*Skilled negotiator with a collaborative approach to supplier relationships.
*Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
*Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.