Senior Buyer

Portfolio Procurement; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement for their client in Lancashire. The ideal candidate will have a strong procurement background, experience in managing supplier relationships, and the ability to mentor a small team. This role requires excellent negotiation skills and an understanding of supply chain dynamics. They offer a dynamic working environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at Senior Buyer or Category Manager level.
• Ability to manage and mentor a small team.
• Strong IT and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement process to maintain stock.
• Negotiate and manage supplier relationships.
• Work with internal teams to prioritize purchasing.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Team management

Analytical skills

Procurement knowledge

Commercial awareness

Job description

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Lancashire based client to recruit for a Senior Buyer.

Main Duties

• Lead the procurement of goods and materials to ensure sufficient stock holding is maintained
• Manage new and existing supplier relationships
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing
• Identify, quantify and onboarding of new suppliers
• Work closely with internal teams to turn demand plans into purchasing priorities
• Manage the end-to-end process of purchasing
• Manage develop and mentor a small team

Experience and Skills required

• Previous experience of at least Senior Buyer/Category Manager level
• Commercially astute and aware
• Previous experience a team
• Good IT, literacy, and numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment