Senior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced, onsite environment. The role involves managing suppliers, implementing cost-saving strategies, and fostering stakeholder relationships. Candidates should possess solid procurement experience and strong negotiation skills to succeed in this competitive field. Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement with excellent benefits, including freshly cooked meals onsite and significant progression opportunities.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Solid direct Procurement experience with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Proven track record in negotiations and delivering cost savings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Commercial Acumen

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
• People person, excellent communication with stakeholder / supplier management skills
• Strong negotiation skills with a 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 [email address] 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.

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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