Senior Buyer

SC4 Recruitment Limited

Posted a month ago, valid for 7 days

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Senior Buyer based in Essex, offering a salary between £55k and £60k.
The role requires an experienced candidate with proven experience in managing fast-paced buying categories.
Key responsibilities include leading supplier selection, managing supplier performance, and providing market insights.
The successful candidate will need strong commercial awareness, expertise in negotiation, and a proactive mindset.
The biggest challenge is to transform the procurement process by shifting to original supply sources.

Senior Buyer - Essex

Office-based with some flexibility

£55k - £60k

Our Essex-based client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking commercial Senior Buyer to lead and transform their procurement process. The successful candidate will focus on sourcing directly from original suppliers, driving continuous improvement and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead supplier selection and relationship management.
Provide up-to-date market insights on key drivers, supply changes, and emerging products/services.
Manage strategic supplier performance (quality, cost, delivery).
Oversee stakeholder engagement and supplier risk management/contingency planning.
Present data and recommendations to the board.

What We’re Looking For:

Strong commercial awareness with a proactive mindset.
Proven experience managing fast-paced buying categories.
Expertise in negotiation, sourcing, and supplier management.

Biggest Challenge:

Transform the business by shifting procurement to origin supply. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be a key player in our future success!

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