Senior Strategic Buyer – Gas & Chemicals

Winsearch; Ellenbrook; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering-led organization is looking for a Senior Buyer in Strategic Procurement based in Ellenbrook, Greater Manchester. This role focuses on developing and delivering strategic sourcing and category strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and proven experience in senior procurement roles. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £59,000 plus bonuses and excellent benefits, alongside real opportunities for career growth and development within an influential organization.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Strong pension and benefits package

Access to structured development and training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior procurement or category role with strategic accountability.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to think beyond cost and into value, risk, and opportunity.
• Experience developing and delivering category or sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering sourcing and category strategies aligned to wider commercial goals.
• Challenging established procurement models and proposing creative, commercially sound alternatives.
• Leading supplier relationship management, building collaborative partnerships that deliver long-term value.

Skills

Proven experience in a senior procurement or category role with strategic accountability

Strong commercial acumen

Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management capability

Education

Degree educated preferred, or equivalent experience

Job description

A global engineering-led organization is looking for a Senior Buyer in Strategic Procurement based in Ellenbrook, Greater Manchester. This role focuses on developing and delivering strategic sourcing and category strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and proven experience in senior procurement roles. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £59,000 plus bonuses and excellent benefits, alongside real opportunities for career growth and development within an influential organization.