Senior Buyer

Fresenius Medical Care; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Sutton-in-Ashfield seeks a Senior Buyer to lead procurement initiatives and optimize supplier relationships. You will bring over 10 years of experience, ideally within healthcare, leveraging your strategic sourcing and negotiation skills. The role offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, including a company pension scheme and 33 days of holiday.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday

Health Shield - Company paid health cash plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Blue Light card for discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement, ideally in healthcare or international environments.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Strong financial and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management

MCIPS membership

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Ariba or other eSourcing tools

Job description

Senior Buyer – Global Healthcare Procurement

At Fresenius Medical Care, we are the global leader in kidney care, committed to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, innovative products, services, and care across the entire healthcare journey. Guided by our vision “Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.” we work with purpose and compassion, supported by a global team of over 125,000 employees.

Within our Care Enablement segment, we develop and provide life-sustaining medical products, digital health solutions, and therapies that empower clinical teams and improve patient outcomes. Our FME Reignite strategy drives transformation through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Our values guide how we work:

• We Care for our patients, each other, and our communities
• We Connect across teams and borders to deliver excellence together
• We Commit to doing things the right way— growing with purpose and leading kidney care with integrity and innovation

Our Procurement team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply of products and services that enable life-saving patient care. Operating as part of Fresenius Medical Care’s regional procurement organization, we partner closely with business, manufacturing, and supply chain teams across the UK, Ireland, and EMEA. We focus on driving strategic sourcing excellence, supplier innovation, and operational efficiency to support Fresenius Medical Care’s mission. Working within a collaborative and international environment, our team is empowered to challenge, improve, and deliver lasting value to patients, stakeholders, and the business.

Are you a seasoned procurement professional with a decade of experience looking to step into a senior role within a global healthcare organisation? At Fresenius Medical Care, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients worldwide. To support this mission, we are seeking a Senior Buyer who will lead strategic procurement initiatives, optimise supplier relationships, and deliver measurable value across our operations.

As a Senior Buyer, your role will focus on…

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with global and regional business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring procurement supports organisational goals.
• Lead supplier selection, due diligence, and high-value contract negotiations.
• Manage complex sourcing projects and champion digital procurement tools.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to ensure best practices.
• Perform detailed cost analysis, modelling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sourcing activities, contracts, and pricing data.
• Drive risk management, compliance, and ethical procurement standards.

Your Profile:

• Experience: Minimum 10 years in procurement, ideally within healthcare or an international environment.
• Education: Degree Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience. MCIPS membership highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to turn data into actionable strategies.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in MS Office and experience with SAP, Ariba, or other eSourcing tools is advantageous.

Our Offer for you:

There is a lot you can discover at Fresenius Medical Care, regardless in which field you are an expert and how much experience you have - all dedicated to your professional journey.

• Whether in front of or behind the scenes - you are helping to make ever better medicine available to more and more people around the world
• Individual opportunities for self-determined career planning and professional development
• A corporate culture in which there is enough room for innovative thinking - to find the best solution together, not the quickest one
• A large number of committed people with a wide range of skills, talents and experience
• The benefits of a successful global corporation with the collegial culture of a medium-sized company

Here at Fresenius Medical Care, we value the contribution of our people and ensure that we offer industry-leading rewards and progression.

We offer a competitive salary alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
• Annual leave purchase scheme (with 12 months service)
• Health Shield - Company paid health cash plan
• Long Service Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub 24/7 access to GP's and Counsellors
• Blue Light card – providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street