Job Title: Senior Buyer
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Salary: Competitive + 10% Bonus + Private Healthcare

About the Role
We are looking for a commercially focused and highly capable Senior Buyer to join our Procurement team and lead the delivery of medium-term procurement strategies across a defined sub-category. You will manage supplier relationships, mitigate risks, and drive sustainable commercial value to support both our client and our customers.

This is a high-impact role where you'll influence stakeholders across the business and externally to deliver results aligned with our strategic procurement objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the assigned sub-category with expert market and product knowledge, providing thought leadership both internally and externally.

• Own and implement the medium-term procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer requirements.

• Manage sub-category risk plans and work with stakeholders to ensure effective risk mitigation and contractual compliance.

• Take full accountability for sub-category pricing, tracking financial performance and maintaining the live tracker.

• Deliver measurable commercial value through sourcing decisions and supplier negotiations.

• Build and maintain supplier relationships with clear performance measures and continuous improvement targets.

• Develop and lead robust sub-category improvement plans aligned with internal stakeholders.

• Support crisis management activity where necessary, ensuring timely communication and resolution.

• Work closely with Technical teams to manage product or supplier changes.

• Coach and develop any direct reports in line with  leadership behaviours.

• Ensure sourcing strategies align with the Responsible Sourcing Policy.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Significant experience in a procurement or buying role, ideally within the food manufacturing sector.

• Strong commercial acumen, with excellent negotiation, communication, and influencing skills.

• A solid grasp of procurement strategy, contract law, commodity tracking, and supplier performance management.

• CIPS qualification or equivalent professional experience.

• Proven ability to analyse financial and commercial data, and translate insight into actionable plans.

• Experience in managing change, working under pressure, and leading in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Our Commitment
We are committed to supporting your wellbeing and career growth through a range of learning, development, and support initiatives. Join a business that values integrity, teamwork, and ambition.

Ready to Apply?
If you’re a proactive procurement professional ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.