Senior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced organization is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team. The ideal candidate will focus on implementing cost reduction strategies, managing suppliers, and ensuring compliance with ESG objectives. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and strong progression opportunities, along with competitive welfare and benefits.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Strong progression opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement (4 days onsite)

Excellent welfare & benefits, including onsite meals

Qualifications

• Solid Procurement experience with commercial acumen.
• Proven negotiation skills with cost-saving track record.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

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 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
• Excellent communication and stakeholder/supplier management skills
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of delivering high-level cost savings
• Ambitious, proactive personality

What you'll get in return

• Friendly work environment with strong progression opportunities
• Hybrid work arrangement - 4 days 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, please EMAIL your updated CV with your current salary, desired salary, notice period, and postcode. Job ref: 4676943

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

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