Senior Buyer

Job Title: Senior Buyer Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm Salary: Competitive + 10% Bonus + Private Healthcare About the Role We are looking for a commercially focused and highly capable Senior Buyer to join our Procurement team and lead the delivery of medium-term procurement strategies across a defined sub-category. You will manage supplier relationships, mitigate risks, and drive sustainable commercial value to support both our client and our customers. This is a high-impact role where you\’ll influence stakeholders across the business and externally to deliver results aligned with our strategic procurement objectives. Key Responsibilities * Lead the assigned sub-category with expert market and product knowledge, providing thought leadership both internally and externally. * Own and implement the medium-term procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer requirements. * Manage sub-category risk plans and work with stakeholders to ensure effective risk mitigation and contractual compliance. * Take full accountability for sub-category pricing, tracking financial performance and maintaining the live tracker. * Deliver measurable commercial value through sourcing decisions and supplier negotiations. * Build and maintain supplier relationships with clear performance measures and continuous improvement targets. * Develop and lead robust sub-category improvement plans aligned with internal stakeholders. * Support crisis management activity where necessary, ensuring timely communication and resolution. * Work closely with Technical teams to manage product or supplier changes. * Coach and develop any direct reports in line with leadership behaviours. * Ensure sourcing strategies align with the Responsible Sourcing Policy. About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: * Significant experience in a procurement or buying role, ideally within the food manufacturing sector. * Strong commercial acumen, with excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills. * A solid grasp of procurement strategy, contract law, commodity tracking, and supplier performance management. * CIPS qualification or equivalent professional experience. * Proven ability to analyse financial and commercial data, and translate insight into actionable plans. * Experience in managing change, working under pressure, and leading in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Our Commitment We are committed to supporting your wellbeing and career growth through a range of learning, development, and support initiatives. Join a business that values integrity, teamwork, and ambition. Ready to Apply? If you’re a proactive procurement professional ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you