Liberty Recruitment Group are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing international organisation in the search for a Senior Buyer to join their UK team.
Working as part of an international procurement function, you will take ownership of sourcing and supplier management activity within the UK, partnering closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver commercially focused procurement solutions.
Based in London with occasional travel required, you can expect a salary of up to £60,000 plus some amazing benefits.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with wider business objectives
- Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing suppliers
- Manage supplier performance across quality, service, responsiveness and commercial agreements
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and develop effective sourcing solutions
- Lead sourcing and tendering activity from initial requirement through to supplier selection
- Work collaboratively with supplier risk teams to ensure appropriate due diligence and risk assessments are completed
- Proactively identify and deliver cost savings and procurement efficiencies
- Produce procurement reporting and management information for senior and international stakeholders
About you
- Previous experience within a Buyer, Senior Buyer or similar procurement role
- Strong sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiation experience
- Experience purchasing technical products or services would be highly advantageous
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience using SAP would be advantageous
- Comfortable working autonomously as well as collaborating within a wider international team
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Option to buy and sell holiday
- Employer pension contribution
- Private medical insurance, including dental and optical
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Plus much more!
If you’re an experienced Buyer looking for an opportunity to take greater ownership within a growing, international organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to one of the team at Liberty Recruitment Group.