Senior Buyer
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- England,East of England,Suffolk,Newmarket
- Full Time, Permanent
- £38,000 - £42,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionSenior Buyer
Bury St Edmunds - £38,000 - £42,000
Pure Resourcing Solutions are supporting a well-established, international organisation in the search for a Senior Buyer to join their procurement function.
This is a key hire for the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of strategic purchasing activity, influence supplier performance, and play a key role in driving commercial value across the supply chain.
The Opportunity
Working closely with the Procurement Manager, you’ll lead on sourcing strategy and supplier engagement across a defined category base. Alongside managing complex negotiations, you’ll help shape procurement processes, support continuous improvement initiatives, and provide guidance to more junior team members.
Key Responsibilities*Lead sourcing activity, from supplier identification through to contract negotiation
*Manage and develop relationships with key suppliers, ensuring consistency in quality, cost and service levels
*Contribute to the development and delivery of procurement strategy
*Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency
*Oversee purchasing activity to ensure continuity of supply and effective stock management
*Monitor supplier performance, resolving any issues relating to quality or delivery
*Analyse market trends and spend data to support informed decision-making
*Support and mentor junior members of the procurement team
*Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to align procurement activity with wider business goals
*Ensure all procurement processes meet internal policies and regulatory requirements
About You*Established experience within a procurement or senior buying role
*Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering value through negotiation
*Confident managing supplier relationships and influencing outcomes
*Experience contributing to or shaping procurement strategy
*Comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems and analysing data
*Highly organised with a proactive, solutions-led approach
*CIPS qualification (or working towards) would be beneficial
Why Apply?*Opportunity to step into a senior role with genuine influence across the business
*Supportive leadership team with a focus on continuous improvement
*A stable organisation with ambitious growth plans
Flexible approach to working hours to support work-life balance
Bury St Edmunds - £38,000 - £42,000
Pure Resourcing Solutions are supporting a well-established, international organisation in the search for a Senior Buyer to join their procurement function.
This is a key hire for the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of strategic purchasing activity, influence supplier performance, and play a key role in driving commercial value across the supply chain.
The Opportunity
Working closely with the Procurement Manager, you’ll lead on sourcing strategy and supplier engagement across a defined category base. Alongside managing complex negotiations, you’ll help shape procurement processes, support continuous improvement initiatives, and provide guidance to more junior team members.
Key Responsibilities*Lead sourcing activity, from supplier identification through to contract negotiation
*Manage and develop relationships with key suppliers, ensuring consistency in quality, cost and service levels
*Contribute to the development and delivery of procurement strategy
*Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency
*Oversee purchasing activity to ensure continuity of supply and effective stock management
*Monitor supplier performance, resolving any issues relating to quality or delivery
*Analyse market trends and spend data to support informed decision-making
*Support and mentor junior members of the procurement team
*Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to align procurement activity with wider business goals
*Ensure all procurement processes meet internal policies and regulatory requirements
About You*Established experience within a procurement or senior buying role
*Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering value through negotiation
*Confident managing supplier relationships and influencing outcomes
*Experience contributing to or shaping procurement strategy
*Comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems and analysing data
*Highly organised with a proactive, solutions-led approach
*CIPS qualification (or working towards) would be beneficial
Why Apply?*Opportunity to step into a senior role with genuine influence across the business
*Supportive leadership team with a focus on continuous improvement
*A stable organisation with ambitious growth plans
Flexible approach to working hours to support work-life balance
Job number 3760900
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Company Details:
Pure Resourcing Solutions
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
We are the professional recruitment consultancy for the East of England, specialising in accountancy, human resources, technology, marketing, professi...