Senior Buyer

4746227
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Woking
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Procurement
  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production
  • Pay

    Fifty to sixty Thousand

Senior Buyer – Great opportunity for exposure and development

Your new company

Are you ready to take your procurement career to the next level? Our client is seeking a dynamic Senior Buyer to join their forward-thinking team, playing a pivotal role in shaping and executing sourcing strategies that drive year-on-year productivity savings and operational excellence.

Your new role

  • Working with senior stakeholders, you will lead category management and supplier relationship management to deliver and implement key strategies.
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities.
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to secure competitive agreements.
  • Lead on identifying, evaluating new suppliers, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, internal stakeholders and global teams, leveraging buying power.
  • Manage the full procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance and mitigating sourcing risks.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience in category management and supplier negotiations.
  • Experience within a complex environment such as manufacturing or engineering.
  • Excellent communicator and relationship builder, comfortable influencing at all levels.
  • Commercial & results-driven experience.
  • CIPS qualification or working towards is a plus.
  • Experience in contract drafting and a strong understanding of procurement best practices.

What you'll get in return

Great opportunity to join an internationally recognised organisation which is at the forefront of innovation. You will be able to be involved in exciting projects where you can see the results of your work.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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