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Senior Buyer

 County Durham  Permanent  Competitive + Excellent Benefits Ref: 417253

The Role

Reporting into the Head of Buying, the Senior Buyer will play a key role in managing and developing supplier relationships while supporting a procurement function.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing and developing key supplier relationships
  • Leading cost negotiations and driving commercial performance
  • Taking ownership of product categories and spend areas
  • Supporting sourcing strategies and identifying opportunities for cost savings
  • Working closely with merchandising and wider business teams

The Organisation

Nigel Wright are partnering with a growing organisation to recruit a Senior Buyer to join their procurement team. With a strong retail footprint and a growing e-commerce channel, the business is entering an exciting phase of development and transformation.

This role offers the opportunity to step into a more strategic position, taking ownership of supplier relationships, driving commercial value, and supporting ongoing business growth.

About You

Our client is open to candidates from a range of sectors, with strong transferable procurement experience.

The Senior Buyer will need:

  • Proven experience in a Buyer / Senior Buyer / Procurement role
  • Experience of supplier relationship management and negotiations
  • Exposure to end-to-end procurement processes
  • The ability to operate both operationally and strategically
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Sector experience within retail or consumer goods would be advantageous, but is not essential.
 

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