Senior Buyer & Commercial Strategy Lead (Hybrid)

North Yorkshire Police; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police authority located in Northallerton is seeking a Senior Buyer to efficiently manage procurement projects and commercial strategies that enhance service delivery across police and fire services. You'll play a crucial role in stakeholder engagement and procurement compliance, ensuring maximum value and performance. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary between £41,487 and £47,046, along with various benefits including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Blue Light Discount

Flexi-Time for Staff Roles

Access to Trade Union Membership

Health & Wellbeing Services

Qualifications

• Qualified to or working towards CIPS Level 5/6 or have equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in category management and delivering measurable procurement efficiencies.
• Strong track record of leading and managing procurement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement projects, ensuring effective delivery aligned with strategic objectives.
• Develop commercial strategies that support service delivery and maximise value.
• Provide expert commercial advice to senior stakeholders.

Skills

CIPS Level 5/6 (or equivalent experience)

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Project management

Category management

Job description

A regional police authority located in Northallerton is seeking a Senior Buyer to efficiently manage procurement projects and commercial strategies that enhance service delivery across police and fire services. You'll play a crucial role in stakeholder engagement and procurement compliance, ensuring maximum value and performance. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary between £41,487 and £47,046, along with various benefits including flexible working and professional development opportunities.