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A growing international business in the search for a Senior Buyer to join their Procurement team. This is an excellent job for a commercially minded procurement professional to play a key role in sourcing products globally, developing supplier partnerships, and supporting a fast-paced supply chain operation.

This role would suit an ambitious Buyer or Senior Buyer looking to broaden their procurement expertise within a dynamic and collaborative environment, where they can directly influence supplier performance, cost optimisation, and customer satisfaction.

Your new role

• Sourcing and evaluating products from global suppliers to meet customer requirements, ensuring optimum cost, quality and lead times.
• Negotiating commercial agreements, pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability standards across the supply base.
• Working closely with logistics and operations teams to support import activities, customs processes and on-time delivery performance.
• Supporting customer tenders by providing pricing analysis, market insights and procurement data.
• Managing purchase orders and procurement administration, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Collaborating with demand planning and operational teams to ensure stock availability and supply continuity.
• Identifying and onboarding new suppliers to drive value, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Building strong supplier relationships and monitoring supplier performance.
Developing a strong understanding of customer requirements and market trends.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience within FMCG, food, manufacturing, retail or a related product-based environment.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Commercially astute with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience of international sourcing, imports and shipping processes would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Private healthcare and life assurance.
• Hybrid working (1 day per week from home following probation).
• 23 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.

Opportunity to develop within a growing international procurement function.

What you need to do now

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