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Senior Buyer

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Woking

  • Working Pattern

    Full-time

  • Specialism

    Procurement

  • Industry

    Manufacturing & Production

  • Pay

    55,000–62,000
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Senior buyer, developmental organisation, great opportunity

Your new company

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a forward thinking, internationally recognised organisation. The role will support the development and execution of sourcing and category strategies aligned to overall business objectives, delivering year on year productivity improvements and sustainable commercial value.
This position offers strong exposure across the business and opportunities for professional development within a complex and evolving environment.

Your new role

  • Deliver year on year cost savings through effective sourcing and category management strategies

  • Lead supplier relationship management, including negotiation, performance management, and continuous improvement

  • Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, innovation, and process optimisation

  • Manage the end to end procurement lifecycle, including contracts, compliance, and risk management

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate sourcing, contractual, and regulatory risks

  • Promote total cost of ownership and support the adoption of improved procurement practices

  • Monitor market trends and cost drivers to identify savings opportunities and mitigate inflationary pressures

  • Resolve supplier related issues and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply

    What you'll need to succeed

  • CIPS qualification attained or working towards (desirable)

  • Demonstrable experience in category management within a procurement environment

  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to deliver measurable cost savings

  • Effective communicator with a collaborative and relationship focused approach

  • Proven track record of continuous improvement delivery

  • Comfortable operating in complex, fast paced, and evolving organisations

  • Sound contract knowledge, ideally with experience in contract drafting and negotiation

  • Acts with integrity and demonstrates behaviours aligned to an inclusive workplace

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.