Senior Buyer

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

Job summary

A fast-paced organisation seeks a Senior Buyer based in Chesterfield. You will manage supplier relations, reduce costs, and align procurement with ESG objectives. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and an open, friendly environment with strong career progression opportunities. A competitive salary and welfare benefits, such as onsite meals, are part of the package.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60,000

Hybrid work arrangement - 4 days a week onsite

Freshly cooked meals onsite

Strong progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid direct procurement experience with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder and supplier management.
• Proven track record of delivering high-level cost savings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

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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 reduction 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 skills for stakeholder and supplier management
• Strong negotiation skills with a 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 [email address] 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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