Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships

BOC Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gas provider in the UK seeks a Senior Buyer to drive sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships. You will negotiate contracts, optimize costs, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience or a degree in a related field, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to deliver results in a dynamic environment. Competitive benefits and a commitment to inclusivity are offered.

Benefits

Bonus scheme tied to performance

Generous pension contributions

25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays

Healthcare trust including neurodiversity assessments

Employee assistance programme

Exclusive access to discount portal

Qualifications

• Degree level education preferred or significant working experience in Procurement.
• Comfortable in a complex and changing organization.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business partner delivering productivity savings.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance evaluations to ensure quality and delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High level of self-motivation

Commercial and business acumen

Ability to influence change

Education

Degree level education or significant relevant experience

Job description

A leading industrial gas provider in the UK seeks a Senior Buyer to drive sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships. You will negotiate contracts, optimize costs, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience or a degree in a related field, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to deliver results in a dynamic environment. Competitive benefits and a commitment to inclusivity are offered.