Senior Buyer

Senior 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 requirementsAbout 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 beneficialWhy 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 plansFlexible approach to working hours to support work-life balance