Senior Buyer

SF Partners; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Recruitment is seeking a Senior Buyer in Derbyshire to own purchasing across multiple categories, liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and drive cost savings and process improvements.

The role focuses on indirect categories, with responsibility for identifying sourcing opportunities, negotiating agreements and enhancing supplier performance within the procurement function.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Buyer or Senior Buyer role.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation and commercial skills.
• Experience managing sourcing activities, contracts and cost-saving initiatives.
• Good understanding of procurement processes and supplier performance management.
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using ERP systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities across multiple categories.
• Identify sourcing opportunities and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Manage supplier performance and drive cost savings.
• Support procurement strategies, contract management and process improvements.

Skills

Buyer/Senior Buyer

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Senior Buyer

Location: Derbyshire

SF Recruitment are recruiting for a Senior Buyer to join an established business in Derbyshire. This is a great opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of purchasing activities, manage supplier relationships and drive commercial improvements across the function with a focus on indirect categories.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing purchasing activities across a range of categories, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure business requirements are met.

Your role will involve identifying new sourcing opportunities, negotiating commercial agreements and managing supplier performance, with a focus on achieving cost savings and improving efficiencies. You will also support procurement strategies, contract management and ongoing process improvements across the function.

Experience Required

• Previous experience in a Buyer or Senior Buyer role.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation and commercial skills.
• Experience managing sourcing activities, contracts and cost-saving initiatives.
• Good understanding of procurement processes and supplier performance management.
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using ERP systems would be advantageous.

This role would suit an experienced Buyer or Senior Buyer looking for an opportunity to take on greater responsibility and contribute to the development of a procurement function.