Senior Buyer (EOL)

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their dynamic team in Liverpool. This pivotal role involves strategically sourcing goods and services while ensuring compliance with ethical and sustainability standards. The successful candidate will drive partnership strategies, negotiate for cost efficiencies, and manage supplier relationships to enhance value. With a strong focus on professional development and a commitment to employee well-being, this forward-thinking company offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. If you are passionate about procurement and ready to make an impact, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Cash Car Allowance

Free Parking Pass

25 Days Annual Leave + Your Birthday Off!

14.5% Pension (5% employee, 9.5% employer)

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Option to Buy Additional Holiday Days

Enhanced Family-Friendly Policy

Life Assurance Cover

Private Medical Insurance

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential understanding of procurement processes and frameworks.
• Experience in category management and strategic sourcing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop category and sourcing plans with stakeholders.
• Negotiate for the lowest total cost of ownership.
• Lead supplier negotiations to drive value and mitigate risks.

Skills

Procurement Processes

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Development

Contract Principles

Microsoft Office

SAP Analytics

CIPS Qualification

Education

Degree in Business or Related Field

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

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Vacancy Name: Senior Buyer (EOL)

Employment Type: Permanent

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Liverpool

Business Area: Commercial

Workplace Type: Hybrid

About Princes

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France, and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description

Senior Buyer (Oils) - Liverpool

The role of the Senior Buyer is to:

1. Strategically source goods and services to improve quality and provide for innovative opportunities at the lowest total cost of ownership.
2. Ensure all goods and services are sourced responsibly in line with regulatory, ethical, technical, sustainability, and customer requirements.
3. Formulate and maintain inbound supply chain strategies to maximize effectiveness and optimize the total cost of the components they buy.
4. Be a consultative partner, demonstrating knowledge across spend categories and providing insight to support and help shape strategy.
5. Be a champion for business processes and governance, supporting the Head of Commercial, Oils UK, with the development of colleagues.

Dimensions

• Total third-party spend: approximately £60m
• External contacts: 3rd party suppliers & customers
• Internal contacts: Commercial, Innovation, Customer Strategy & Planning, Sales, Finance, Corporate Relations, Operations, Technical
• Travel will be required in this role.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Create and develop category and sourcing plans with stakeholders.
2. Drive partnership strategy for long-term growth and supply continuity.
3. Negotiate to obtain the lowest total cost of ownership.
4. Review and report on initiatives and cost reduction projects.
5. Communicate market conditions clearly internally and externally.
6. Utilize ERP systems for analytics and reporting.
7. Use tools like e-auctions, should-cost modeling, TCO, and value lever analysis to maximize value.
8. Lead negotiations and develop supplier relationships to drive value and mitigate risks.
9. Manage all aspects of spend throughout its lifecycle.
10. Act as a subject matter expert and trusted partner to the business.
11. Develop and maintain responsible suppliers meeting industry standards (e.g., BRC) and ethical standards (e.g., SEDEX).
12. Manage contracts professionally, maintaining cost conditions and source lists.
13. Control currency requirements in line with group policy.
14. Resolve problems ethically, protecting long-term interests.
15. Support other departments to achieve stakeholder satisfaction.

Role Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Understanding of procurement processes and frameworks - Essential
• Experience in category management - Essential
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier development, and value chain mapping - Essential
• Understanding of contract principles - Essential
• SAP analytics and reporting - Desired
• Degree in business or related field - Desired
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Essential
• CIPS qualification or working towards it - Desired
• Willingness to travel within UK and overseas - Essential

Competencies

• Business Awareness - Developed
• Communication & Influencing - Developed
• Planning & Organising - Developed
• Creativity & Innovation - Developed
• Working with People - Developed

Benefits

• Cash Car Allowance
• Free Parking Pass
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Your Birthday Off!
• 14.5% Pension (5% employee, 9.5% employer)
• Hybrid & Flexible Working (4 days in office / 1 day WFH)
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Policy
• Life Assurance Cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Company Performance-Based Incentive Scheme

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