At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement activities and manage supplier relationships to drive value.
- Company: Respected organisation with a strong procurement team and strategic focus.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £54k, generous benefits, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on high-value procurement projects that make an impact.
- Qualifications: Degree-qualified or pursuing MCIPS, with experience in tendering and sourcing.
The predicted salary is between 49950 - 61050 £ per year.
An established and highly respected organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join its procurement function. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional to play a key role in delivering strategic sourcing activities, managing supplier relationships, and driving value across a diverse category portfolio.
As Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for leading end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities, ensuring best practice procurement processes are followed while delivering commercial value and operational efficiency.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading complex, multi-stage tender and sourcing exercises from initial market analysis through to contract award and implementation.
- Conducting spend analysis, market research and supplier engagement activities to support sourcing strategies.
- Managing relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure successful procurement outcomes.
- Developing high-quality tender documentation, specifications and evaluation frameworks.
- Managing procurement activities through an eProcurement platform, ensuring efficiency, compliance and robust audit trails.
- Leading supplier negotiations to secure favourable commercial terms and contractual agreements.
- Establishing and managing contracts to ensure value, performance and risk mitigation.
- Supporting the successful implementation of new supplier agreements across the wider business.
- Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
- Contributing to procurement transformation initiatives, process improvements and team development projects.
- Keeping abreast of procurement legislation, market developments and industry best practice to ensure compliance and continuous enhancement of procurement activities.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- Degree-qualified or working towards a professional procurement qualification such as MCIPS.
- Demonstrable experience delivering complex tendering and sourcing projects within a structured procurement environment.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience of supplier negotiation and contract management.
- Sound understanding of procurement legislation, governance and best practice principles.
- Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate markets, suppliers and commercial opportunities.
- Experience using eProcurement systems and procurement technology platforms.
What You'll Get in Return:
- A salary of £54k, plus generous benefits.
- Opportunity to join a well-established procurement team with a strong strategic focus.
- Exposure to high-value and business-critical procurement projects.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
If you're interested in this Senior Buyer opportunity, click 'apply now' to submit an up-to-date CV, or contact Hays Procurement & Supply Chain for a confidential discussion about your career.
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