Senior Buyer

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

Job summary

A fast-paced organisation is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team in a hybrid role. Responsibilities include supplier management and cost reductions while ensuring compliance with ESG objectives. The ideal candidate will have solid procurement experience, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to develop strong stakeholder relationships. A competitive salary of up to £60,000, combined with a friendly work environment and opportunities for progression, makes this an attractive position for ambitious professionals.

Benefits

Friendly work environment with strong progression opportunities

Excellent welfare & benefits including freshly cooked meals onsite

Qualifications

• Solid direct Procurement experience with strong commercial acumen.
• Strong negotiation skills with proven track record of delivering high level cost savings.
• People person with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Job description

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

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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

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**Only applicants who do not require sponsorship in the future will be considered. Sponsorship is not available.

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom