Lead Strategic Senior Buyer: Global Procurement

Stannah Management Services; Andover; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement services firm in Andover is seeking a Lead Strategic Senior Buyer to manage supplier relationships and oversee critical spend. The role involves strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and implementing improvements in procurement processes. We're looking for someone with extensive procurement experience and strong negotiation skills. Join a dynamic team and enjoy benefits including a market-aligned salary, profit share bonus scheme, and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Market Aligned Salary

Profit Share Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

SimplyHealth Cash Plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

Free parking

Company Funded LinkedIn Learning Account

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement account management.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to work with UK and international suppliers.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships across 2–3 commodity areas.
• Negotiate and implement supplier contracts effectively.
• Lead supplier selection and benchmarking.
• Support new product development from prototype to production.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through collaboration.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Supplier management

Cost control

Continuous improvement

Education

MCIPS / ACIPS qualification or willingness to study

Job description

A leading procurement services firm in Andover is seeking a Lead Strategic Senior Buyer to manage supplier relationships and oversee critical spend. The role involves strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and implementing improvements in procurement processes. We're looking for someone with extensive procurement experience and strong negotiation skills. Join a dynamic team and enjoy benefits including a market-aligned salary, profit share bonus scheme, and a generous holiday allowance.