Senior Buyer in Thornaby-on-Tees

Location: Saltend Chemicals Park, Hull Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a well-established organisation operating within a busy industrial and chemical manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional to take responsibility for purchasing activities, supplier relationships and contract management, ensuring goods and services are sourced efficiently, competitively and to the highest standards. Working closely with technical teams, internal stakeholders and suppliers, you will play a key role in supporting operational requirements, capital projects and the ongoing development of procurement strategies. Key Responsibilities Manage procurement activities across a large industrial site, ensuring value for money, quality and continuity of supply. Develop and manage supplier contracts, including terms and conditions, commercial strategies and contract structures. Identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiencies, reduce costs and enhance supplier performance. Manage supplier relationships and monitor contractual performance. Provide procurement support for capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, including sourcing strategies and contract selection. Coordinate and support invitation-to-tender processes, supplier evaluations and contract awards. Work closely with technical representatives and internal departments to ensure procurement requirements are met. Support supplier pre-qualification processes and coordinate supplier and client audits. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures and relevant legal and financial requirements. Promote effective use of procurement systems and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Procurement role, ideally within an industrial, engineering or manufacturing environment. CIPS qualified or currently working towards CIPS accreditation. Strong experience in contract development, administration and supplier management. Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions, procurement strategies and contract performance monitoring. Experience identifying supply chain efficiencies and resolving supplier performance issues. Previous involvement in project procurement and CAPEX purchasing. Experience managing or supporting formal tendering processes. Confident using procurement systems and working within established policies and procedures. Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. The Opportunity This role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to procurement operations within a complex industrial environment. You will have the opportunity to manage key supplier relationships, support major projects and drive improvements in purchasing efficiency and contract performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional seeking their next challenge on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Interested? If you're an experienced Buyer or Senior Buyer with strong contract management and procurement experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Wolviston Management Services for a confidential discussion about the opportunity