Senior Buyer

SF Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a dynamic procurement team in Derby. This hybrid role involves managing supplier relationships and delivering procurement strategies. Ideal candidates will have extensive procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and knowledge of ERP systems. Competitive salary of up to £55,000 plus bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience, ideally in engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems.
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage full procurement lifecycle (RFP to supplier performance).
• Collaborate with internal teams on sourcing and supplier issues.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Excellent communication

Analytical abilities

Organisational abilities

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Buyer

Salary: up to £55,000 plus bonus

Location: Derby, Hybrid

SF recruitment are recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a dynamic procurement team in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment.

The Role:

You’ll support the development and delivery of category strategies across key procurement areas. From managing supplier relationships to handling end-to-end procurement processes, you’ll help drive cost efficiencies, improve quality, and ensure strong commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver procurement strategies aligned with business goals
• Manage full procurement lifecycle (RFP to supplier performance)
• Collaborate with internal teams on sourcing, warranties, and supplier issues
• Track and report supplier KPIs and escalate where neededSupport continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives
• Contribute to wider business planning and budgeting

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive procurement experience, ideally in engineering
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational abilities

If you have the relevant experience for this please apply with an updated version of your CV and a member of the procurement team will be in touch with further details