Senior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization is seeking a Senior Buyer. This role involves identifying cost savings and managing supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with ESG objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement experience and negotiation skills, thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Strong progression opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Excellent welfare & benefits

Qualifications

• Solid direct procurement experience with strong commercial acumen.
• Ambitious, go-getter personality with excellent communication skills.
• Proven track record of delivering high-level cost savings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Communication

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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 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.

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