Senior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the procurement sector is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team in Aberdeen City. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment focused on cost reduction and building strong supplier relationships. The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid work arrangement, competitive salary, and excellent workplace benefits.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Strong progression opportunities

Excellent welfare & benefits including freshly cooked meals onsite

Qualifications

• Solid direct procurement experience with strong commercial acumen.
• Strong stakeholder/supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and implementing cost reduction strategies.
• End-to-end supplier management including sustainable sourcing and negotiations.
• Developing strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication

Negotiation skills

Job description

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Fast-paced organisation looking to hire a Senior Buyer who enjoys working onsite with the team

Your new role

• Identifying and implementing cost reductions strategies
• End-to-end supplier management including sustainable sourcing, negotiations, SRM
• Developing strong stakeholder relationships
• Ensuring all compliance is adhered to, taking into account ESG objectives

What you'll need to succeed

• Solid direct Procurement experience with strong commercial acumen
• People person, excellent communication with stakeholder / supplier management skills
• Strong negotiation skills with proven track record of delivering high level cost savings
• Ambitious, go-getter personality

What you'll get in return

• Open and approachable, friendly work environment with strong progression opportunities
• Hybrid work arrangement - 4 days a week onsite (non-negotiable)
• Excellent welfare & benefits including freshly cooked meals onsite!
• Competitive salary up to £60,000

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please EMAIL your updated CV to with your current salary, desired salary, notice period and post code. Job ref: 4676943

**Only applicants who do not require sponsorship in the future will be considered. Sponsorship is not available.

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