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