Senior Buyer

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

Job summary

A fast-paced organization is looking for a Senior Buyer in Sheffield, responsible for procurement and supplier management. The role demands strong negotiation skills and the ability to foster stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will enjoy a friendly work environment, hybrid options, and competitive salary up to £60,000.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Strong progression opportunities

Excellent welfare & benefits

Qualifications

• Solid direct Procurement experience required.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills essential.
• Proven track record in delivering cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and implementing cost reduction strategies.
• Managing suppliers and ensuring compliance with ESG objectives.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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Senior Buyer, sheffield, south yorkshire

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Client:

Hays

Location:

sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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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