Senior Strategic Buyer

Stannah Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing and engineering company is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer in Andover. The role involves managing supplier relationships, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in procurement and supplier negotiation. This permanent position offers a comprehensive benefits package including profit share and holiday schemes. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusiveness.

Benefits

Market aligned salary

Profit share bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

SimplyHealth cash plan

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong proven negotiation skills.
• Experience in commodity management.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships across 2–3 commodity areas.
• Negotiate and implement supplier contracts.
• Lead supplier selection and RFQs.

Skills

Procurement account management

Commercial negotiation

Contract management

Working with international suppliers

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Education

MCIPS/ACIPS qualification or willingness to attain

Job description

Company Description

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.

Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands‑on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.

Job Description

Senior Strategic Buyer role in Andover at Stannah – Join Our Team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Strategic Buyer to join our growing Procurement team at Stannah, based at our Andover site.

The role involves managing strategic supplier relationships, sourcing and direct materials to support international Stannah factories and identifying and implementing continuous improvement through compliance and procurement processes. You will be a vital link between suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring supplier performance, contract negotiations, cost control, and supply chain risk management are delivered effectively.

As the Senior Strategic Buyer, you will work full‑time hours Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:45, Friday 08:00 to 13:00. This job is a permanent contract.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced procurement or supply chain professional to step into a face‑paced role, managing up to £8 million spend across critical suppliers and commodities.

To be successful, it is essential that you have previous experience in managing strategic supplier relationships within the supply chain and strong proven negotiation skills. Experience in commodity management and working with international manufacturing suppliers would be desirable.

Senior Strategic Buyer Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships across 2–3 commodity areas with ownership of key strategic suppliers
• Negotiate and implement supplier contracts to ensure cost‑effectiveness and long‑term value
• Lead supplier selection, RFQs, and benchmarking within the commodity market
• Support new product development with supplier involvement from prototype to production
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through design changes, sourcing, and supplier collaboration

Please see the full job description here: Supplier Account Manager‑ Job Description

Senior Strategic Buyer Requirements

• Proven experience in procurement account management
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills
• Ability to work with UK and international suppliers
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• MCIPS/ACIPS qualified or willing to study towards the qualification

Additional Information

If you have previous experience working as a Senior Buyer, Procurement Manager, or Procurement Specialist, and are looking for a new opportunity in Andover, please click the apply now button or contact us for further information.

Benefits Include

• Market aligned salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit share bonus scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on group company profits
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth cash plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life assurance scheme
• Long service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company benefits discount rewards scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee assistance programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well‑being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.