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Senior Buyer

Energi People

Greater London

Remote

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Buyer to enhance their Procurement team. This role offers the chance to manage regional purchasing activities, engage with suppliers, and implement procurement strategies. You will be pivotal in ensuring compliance with best practices and supporting stakeholders effectively. This dynamic position not only allows for initial contract engagement but also opens the door to a permanent role, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in procurement. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will be valued and contribute to the success of their operations.

Qualifications

  • Experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer in procurement.
  • Strong understanding of financial impacts of procurement decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Support stakeholders with procurement needs across the region.
  • Develop and deliver a regional purchasing plan with KPIs.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier development

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Financial impact understanding

Tools

ERP software

COINS

Job description

This range is provided by Energi People. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Salary: £45,000

Senior Talent Consultant at Energi People

Position: Senior Buyer

Location: UK - Remote Working

Contract: Initial 3 month contract - Opportunity to become a permanent role

My client is looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join their Procurement team. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this role is key to supporting regional purchasing activities, providing local bid support, and ensuring best practices across procurement and supply chain functions. You'll be the go-to person for purchasing advice, supplier engagement, and procurement strategies in your allocated region.

What You'll Be Doing:
  1. Supporting internal and external stakeholders with procurement needs across your region
  2. Working closely with operations teams to manage bid, purchasing, and supplier requirements
  3. Developing and delivering a regional purchasing plan with key performance indicators
  4. Managing contractual risk and ensuring local supply chains are robust
  5. Supporting wider category management and business sourcing activities
  6. Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
What We're Looking For:
  1. Procurement experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer, ideally in a similar industry
  2. Strong understanding of financial and commercial impacts of procurement decisions
  3. Experience in supplier development and relationship management
  4. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
  5. Strong stakeholder management skills, gaining buy-in at all levels
  6. Experience using ERP software (COINS experience is a bonus!)

If you are interested please apply and I will be in touch.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Purchasing

Industries

Construction

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