Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer - £50,000 - hybrid working 2 days WFHBrand-new role created due to continued business growthReed are thrilled to introduce a newly created opportunity for a dynamic and commercially focused Senior Buyer to join an expanding team. This stand-alone role, reporting directly to the Supply Chain Director and supported by a dedicated Purchasing Assistant offers the chance to shape buying strategy, influence key decisions, and make a visible impact across the business.If you''re a strategic thinker with exceptional negotiation skills and a passion for driving value through smart sourcing and strong supplier partnerships, this is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership and grow with us.What You''ll Be DoingLeading the development and delivery of sourcing strategies across dedicated categories to achieve cost, quality, and delivery goals.Managing the full procurement lifecycle: supplier identification, RFQs, negotiations, contract management, and purchase order processing.Conducting market and cost analysis to uncover savings and alternative supply opportunities.Building and nurturing high-performing supplier relationships, ensuring delivery against agreed KPIs.Driving negotiations on contracts, pricing, and commercial terms to maximise value.Working closely with Sales, RandD, Supply Chain, and Finance to support operational and strategic objectives.Taking the lead in supplier negotiations to secure competitive terms and strong service levels.Ensuring all procurement ..... full job details .....