Senior BuyerReading, Berkshire (With hybrid working)About UsDriven by our mission to use innovation to prosper the community, we are passionate about challenging traditional methods and going above and beyond to deliver unrivalled service. With consistent growth of 20%+ year after year for nearly two decades, we are now the dominant Balcony Specialist in the UK Market.We are passionate about the people that join us. Our aim is to ensure you enjoy your work with us – that you thrive and grow in the role, rather than just get by. You could be joining a business that uses success to give back and support others with charitable initiatives and donations all year long.If you are simply looking for another job – don’t apply. If you are looking for the best opportunity for you and your future career – that is a different matter. Please apply now.Our values:Deliver: we do what we say we’ll doInitiative: we encourage everyone to use their initiativeAppreciation: we show appreciation for both performance and commitmentLearn: we stop to learn lessons and have the courage to changeSupport: we support others to avoid blameWe are now looking for a Senior Buyer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 7:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.The Benefits- Salary of up to £65,000 DOE- Bonus (after probation)- Pension scheme- 24 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays- Hybrid working options- Private healthcareThis is an exciting opportunity for a CIPS qualified procurement professional with experience in construction or manufacturing to join our expanding and forward-thinking organisation.You will have the chance to work on exciting, dynamic projects, enabling you to expand your professional expertise, gain valuable experience and build an impressive career portfolio. What's more, you will discover the flexibility of hybrid working, empowering you to achieve a healthy balance between your work responsibilities along with your personal commitments, all while maintaining productivity in a comfortable, supportive environment. So, if you want to thrive in a role that challenges and rewards you, read on and apply today!The RoleAs a Senior Buyer, you will play a key role in managing procurement activities to ensure the seamless supply of goods and services.Collaborating with the Procurement Manager and Buyers, you will source goods and services both domestically and internationally, ensuring that project needs, budgets, and timelines are met. You will also negotiate contracts, improve supplier terms, and explore opportunities for cost savings while maintaining strong supplier relationships.Furthermore, your responsibilities will range from analysing procurement data, contributing to supplier performance reviews, and maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures, to leveraging your commercial and financial expertise to address issues, and support the Accounts team.Additionally, you will:- Line manage two Buyers- Process purchase orders using Sage 200 and record agreed pricing adjustments- Monitor supplier performance and address price, quality, or delivery issues- Analyse cost data and update internal pricing databases as required- Ensure adherence to HS&E policies and company purchasing guidelinesAbout YouTo be considered as a Senior Buyer, you will need:- A CIPS qualification (beneficial but not essential)- Proven experience in procurement, preferably within construction or manufacturing.- Strong knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, and cost breakdown processes.- Commercial and financial awareness with an understanding of operational impacts.- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.- The ability to read technical drawings.- Proficiency in Excel and Sage (or similar systems).- A full, valid driving licence.Other organisations may call this role Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Lead, or Strategic Buyer.Webrecruit, Be More Effective and Sapphire Balconies are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you want to take the next step in your career as a Senior Buyer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.