Hybrid Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Cost Savings

Acorn by Synergie; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer based in Bridgwater. This role involves developing purchasing strategies, managing supplier performance, and ensuring cost-effective procurement of materials. Ideal candidates will have GCSE Maths and English, procurement experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems. The position offers a hybrid working model, requiring some office presence combined with flexible home-working days.

Benefits

Flexible home working

Travel for training and supplier visits

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
• Experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and managing changeover.
• Good analytical, negotiation, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy to purchase materials optimizing total costs.
• Manage internal and supplier-held inventory levels.
• Participate in product review meetings for Purchasing Department.
• Support Purchasing Manager with tasks and projects.
• Negotiate services and utility contracts.

Skills

Procurement and supplier management experience

Proficient Microsoft Office skills

Excellent analytical, negotiation and organisational skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Creative problem solver

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above

CIPS level 3

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Power BI

Fourth Shift

Job description

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer based in Bridgwater. This role involves developing purchasing strategies, managing supplier performance, and ensuring cost-effective procurement of materials. Ideal candidates will have GCSE Maths and English, procurement experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems. The position offers a hybrid working model, requiring some office presence combined with flexible home-working days.