Senior Buyer
Senior Buyer
We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager / Sourcing Manager to join a thriving and dynamic team within a leading pan-European business.
This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional to play a key role in managing supplier relationships, negotiating favourable terms, sourcing new products and suppliers, and overseeing inbound transport suppliers, all while ensuring the business remains competitive in the marketplace.
Location: Shrewsbury, Telford, Wem, Church Stretton, Newport, Market Drayton
Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum + Bonus + Pension + 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays, totalling 32 days) + Employee Assistance Programme + Free On-Site Parking + 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Key Responsibilities:
- Supplier Sourcing & Management: Identify, source, and onboard new products and suppliers to meet business needs and evolving market demands.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Collaborate closely with the Procurement Director to cultivate and maintain strong supplier partnerships, ensuring reliable and efficient supply chains.
- Contract Negotiations: Lead the negotiation of contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to secure optimal deals.
- Cost Analysis: Conduct comprehensive pricing analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure competitive pricing across all procurement activities.
- Inbound Transport Management: Oversee inbound transport suppliers, managing relationships, performance, and pricing to ensure business competitiveness and operational efficiency.
- Market & Commodity Monitoring: Track and analyse market trends and commodity prices, using data to inform purchasing decisions.
- Cost Reduction & Efficiency Improvements: Develop and implement strategies to reduce costs and drive improvements in procurement processes.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and other key departments to ensure procurement strategies align with the overall business objectives.
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in a Senior Buyer, Procurement Manager, or Sourcing Manager role.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive data-informed decisions.
- Ideally a high proficiency in procurement software and tools.
- In-depth knowledge of market trends and commodity pricing, particularly within a pan-European context.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive and results-driven approach to procurement and cost management.
Next Steps:
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV to Robert Cox - Senior Recruitment Consultant at Glen Callum Associates Ltd via email at or call Rob directly at 07398 204832.
Job Reference: 4233RCA Senior Buyer
- Start: 21/04/2025
- Rate: £45000 - £50000 per annum + + bonus + pension + free on site parking
- Location: Telford, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Purchasing
- Recruiter: Glen Callum Associates Ltd
- Contact: Robert Cox
- Tel: 07398204832
- Email: to view click here
- Posted: 2025-03-21 12:01:52 -
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