Senior Buyer

Overview

Base pay range

Based: High Wycombe area (on-site Mon–Thurs, Friday WFH). Procurement Heads are partnering with a highly successful manufacturing business, seeking a driven and hands-on Senior Buyer to take ownership of the end-to-end procurement process. This is a role for a true doer – someone equally comfortable raising POs and chasing suppliers as they are sourcing new suppliers, negotiating contracts, and driving cost avoidance initiatives. You’ll be joining a well-established manufacturer of garden and home-build products (including ironmongery and DIY-related items), where procurement plays a pivotal role in both operational success and strategic growth.

What You’ll Do

Work as part of a team of Buyers to manage the end-to-end buying cycle: from raising purchase orders through to supplier delivery and performance monitoring.

Source and onboard new suppliers – with a focus on low-cost country sourcing (e.g., India, Far East).

Lead supplier negotiations, securing best value and driving cost savings and avoidance.

Review and challenge existing contracts, identifying gaps and opportunities to improve terms and unlock savings.

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, timely delivery, and long-term value.

Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement supports business objectives.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience across the full procurement lifecycle, ideally in a manufacturing environment within garden, home improvement, DIY, or ironmongery products.

Strong background in low-cost country sourcing and supplier management.

Comfortable with both operational purchasing and strategic negotiations.

Commercially astute, with the initiative to spot opportunities and the drive to make an impact.

A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us

Competitive salary up to £60,000 plus benefits (including PMI) and company bonus.

Hybrid working: Mon–Thurs on-site, Friday WFH.

Opportunity to make a tangible impact on a growing business.

Be part of a supportive and ambitious team, with scope to progress.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Manufacturing, Wholesale Building Materials, and Wholesale

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