Senior Buyer - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven and strategically minded Senior Buyer to join a thriving manufacturing business based in Northern Lincolnshire. This company is experiencing significant growth and transformation, making it an ideal environment for an ambitious procurement professional to truly make their mark.

Your new roleAs Senior Buyer, you will take ownership of sourcing strategies across a diverse supplier base, ensuring cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality and service standards. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, and finance to support new product development, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role offers genuine scope for progression, with the business committed to investing in its people and fostering a culture of innovation and development. You'll be encouraged to challenge the status quo, bring fresh ideas to the table, and contribute to strategic decision-making at a senior level.

What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you'll need proven experience in a buying or procurement role within a manufacturing or FMCG environment, strong negotiation and supplier management skills, and the ability to analyse data to inform purchasing decisions. A proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach are essential, along with a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving value and efficiency. You will ideally hold or be working towards CIPS but this is not essential.

What you'll get in returnA competitive and negotiable package is on offer, all dependent on experience. You will have a genuine opportunity to progress your career in a business that you can grow with.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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