Senior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fast-paced organization in Kingston upon Hull is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team and contribute to cost reduction initiatives and supplier management. This hybrid role offers great progression opportunities and excellent benefits, including freshly cooked meals onsite and a competitive salary. Ideal candidates will have a strong procurement background, exceptional negotiation skills, and an ambitious personality.

Benefits

Open and approachable work environment

Strong progression opportunities

Freshly cooked meals onsite

Qualifications

• Solid direct procurement experience with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven negotiation skills with track record in cost savings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Job description

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Client:

Hays

Location:

kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company

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.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position in Procurement (perm/ interim), please contact me for a confidential discussion.

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