Senior Buyer

Evri; Morley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Evri is seeking a Senior Buyer to enhance our procurement process, drive value, and support sustainable practices. The role involves managing supplier agreements, developing cost-effective strategies, and ensuring high-quality execution across various procurement initiatives. You will join a dynamic team at an exciting time for growth and innovation within the company.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain, Business, STEM or equivalent practical experience. CIPS Level 2/3 (or working towards) is advantageous.
• 2–3 years' experience as a Buyer or in a similar commercial role.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial value through procurement.
• Knowledge of procurement levers, cost management, and budgetary influence.
• Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Strong initiative, resilience, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 5-step Evri category management process for designated spend areas.
• Develop strategies that deliver Total Cost of Ownership improvements, cash flow benefits, and ESG enhancements.
• Become the subject matter expert for your categories, building deep knowledge of the market, commercial models, and supplier dynamics.
• Own critical financial and commercial analysis, including cost baselines, bid evaluation, and savings modelling.
• Design and execute negotiation strategies with suppliers.
• Lead on contract negotiation and manage supplier agreements by working with legal and senior procurement stakeholders.
• Implement and manage EVRi’s standard commercial terms.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance across your categories.
• Act as the point of escalation for contract issues, cost variations, or performance concerns.
• Partner with Finance to manage in-contract costs and support continuous performance improvement.
• Independently manage your procurement initiatives and improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or STEM

CIPS Level 2/3

Job description

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Join Evri as a Senior Buyer – drive value, innovation and sustainable procurement. At Evri, we’re reimagining how we buy, build resilient supply chains, and unlock value across every category of spend. As a Senior Buyer, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering commercial value, mitigating supply risks, and embedding ESG goals through strategic procurement. Working closely with Procurement leadership and key business stakeholders, you’ll manage the end-to-end procurement process across key categories - balancing cost savings, quality, service, and sustainability.

This is a great time to be joining us!We are growing year on year, with ambitious plans for future growth and we would love to give you the opportunity to grow with us!

Interested? Take a look below to understand what you’ll be doing as Senior Buyer:

• Lead (with support) on the 5-step Evri category management process for designated spend areas.
• Develop strategies that deliver Total Cost of Ownership improvements, cash flow benefits, and ESG enhancements.
• Become the subject matter expert for your categories, building deep knowledge of the market, commercial models, and supplier dynamics.
• Own critical financial and commercial analysis, including cost baselines, bid evaluation, and savings modelling.
• Design and execute negotiation strategies with suppliers.
• Lead on contract negotiation and manage supplier agreements by working with legal and senior procurement stakeholders.
• Implement and manage EVRi’s standard commercial terms.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance across your categories.
• Act as the point of escalation for contract issues, cost variations, or performance concerns.
• Partner with Finance to manage in-contract costs and support continuous performance improvement.
• Independently manage your procurement initiatives and improvement projects, ensuring on-time and high-quality execution.

Still interested? Great News! We are looking for:

• Degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain, Business, STEM – or equivalent practical experience and CIPS Level 2/3 (or working towards) is advantageous.
• 2–3 years' experience as a Buyer or in a similar commercial role.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial value through procurement.
• Knowledge of procurement levers, cost management, and budgetary influence.
• Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Commercial acumen, with awareness of cash flow, CAPEX/OPEX and financial accounting.
• Strong initiative, resilience, and a passion for continuous improvement.