Senior Buyer Salary: up to £55,000 plus bonus Location: Derby, Hybrid SF recruitment are recruiting for a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a dynamic procurement team in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment. The Role: You'll support the development and delivery of category strategies across key procurement areas. From managing supplier relationships to handling end-to-end procurement processes, you'll help drive cost efficiencies, improve quality, and ensure strong commercial outcomes. Key Responsibilities: -Deliver procurement strategies aligned with business goals -Manage full procurement lifecycle (RFP to supplier performance) -Collaborate with internal teams on sourcing, warranties, and supplier issues -Track and report supplier KPIs and escalate where needed -Support continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives -Contribute to wider business planning and budgeting What We're Looking For: -Extensive procurement experience, ideally in engineering -Strong knowledge of ERP systems -Commercially aware with strong negotiation and supplier management skills -Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational abilities -Experience in rail/rolling stock would be a bonus If you have the relevant experience for this please apply with an updated version of your CV and a member of the procurement team will be in touch with further details.
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SF Recruitment
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Derby, Derbyshire DE23 8BA
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Senior Buyer position offers a salary of up to £55,000 plus a bonus, located in Derby with hybrid working options.
- The role involves supporting the development and delivery of category strategies in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment.
- Key responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, overseeing the full procurement lifecycle, and collaborating with internal teams on various procurement issues.
- Candidates should possess extensive procurement experience, ideally with a focus on engineering, and have strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Experience in rail or rolling stock is a bonus, and applicants are encouraged to apply with an updated CV if they meet the qualifications.
