Senior Buyer: Global Sourcing & Margin Growth

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK distributor is seeking a commercially astute Senior Buyer to join their procurement team. You will be responsible for driving sourcing strategies and supplier relationships, contributing directly to margin growth and inventory optimization. The ideal candidate has significant experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a knack for analyzing market trends. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £50,000 - £55,000 and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to a broad product catalogue

Qualifications

• Significant experience in buying/procurement, preferably in wholesale or reseller.
• Comfortable analyzing costs and negotiating with suppliers.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end procurement cycle and manage supplier performance.
• Develop sourcing strategies across the product range.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

ERP tools proficiency

Education

CIPS certification (or working towards)

Job description

A leading UK distributor is seeking a commercially astute Senior Buyer to join their procurement team. You will be responsible for driving sourcing strategies and supplier relationships, contributing directly to margin growth and inventory optimization. The ideal candidate has significant experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a knack for analyzing market trends. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £50,000 - £55,000 and opportunities for professional development.