Senior Buyer

Hays; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation is seeking a Senior Buyer who will work onsite to implement cost reduction strategies and manage suppliers. This role calls for strong negotiation skills and experience in procurement to ensure compliance with ESG objectives. You will be part of a friendly team offering strong progression opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Excellent welfare & benefits

Freshly cooked meals onsite

Qualifications

• Solid direct Procurement experience with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication with stakeholder/supplier management 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.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Job description

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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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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