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Senior Buyer

Reed
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Leatherhead, Surrey KT24 6TB, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Senior Buyer position offers a salary range of £55,000 to £60,000 in Surrey.
  • Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of stable experience in a buying role.
  • This role involves leading global product sourcing, supplier negotiations, and driving ethical procurement practices.
  • Successful applicants will have strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • The position provides fast-track career progression opportunities to Procurement Manager and Head of Procurement within two years.
Senior Buyer

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000

Surrey

Progression Path: Procurement Manager ? Head of Procurement (within 2 years)

Join our client as a Senior Buyer and take the lead in global product sourcing, supplier negotiations, and ethical procurement. This role offers fast-track career progression and the chance to shape procurement strategy in a dynamic, international environment.

Key Highlights:

  • Lead sourcing and supplier management across global markets
  • Drive cost-effective, ethical procurement practices
  • Tender management
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to meet stock and delivery targets
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills essential
  • Quality control and Logistics
  • Experience in food industry buying preferred but not essential

Skills & Experience:

•          Excellent problem-solving skills

•          At least 3-5 years stable current experience in a buying role with a proven track – tangible products record of success in sourcing, negotiating, and supplier

            management.

•          Tenacious with a strong determination to succeed

•          Strong negotiation and influencing skills

•          Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.

•          Knowledge of international shipping, duties and delivery processes would be beneficial

•          Excellent planning and organisational skills.

•          Strong IT skills and equally confident with spreadsheets

If this sounds like the next step in your career progression, then please apply

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.