Senior Buyer

From suppliers to stock to strategy; as our Senior Buyer, you''ll do it all in a role with real autonomy and opportunity. Join a leading manufacturer with worldwide reach in an office-based role in Daventry, and take control of purchasing, strengthen supplier performance, and develop your career while making a tangible commercial impact.
 
BASIC SALARY: £35,000 - £45,000
 
BENEFITS:
· 21 days annual leave
· Incentive based time off
· Pension
· Your birthday off
 
LOCATION: This is an office based role based in Daventry
 
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Coventry, Brackley, Rugby, Towcester
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Buyer
 
We''re looking for a commercially driven Senior Buyer to take full ownership of the resale purchasing function; managing suppliers, negotiating terms, and working closely with our sales team to drive margin and improve availability. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this is a brand-new role, created as a result of growth, offering the opportunity to build and shape the buying function while ensuring alignment with quality and compliance standards.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Senior Buyer
 
As our Senior Buyer, day to day, you will:
 
· Own end-to-end purchasing of resale products, ensuring cost-effectiveness and availability.
· Build, manage, and develop strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and terms.
· Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) and ensure compliance with required standards.
· Manage stock levels and forward planning to reduce reactive purchasing and improve efficiency.
· Track performance, margins, and cost savings, providing regular insights to support decision-making.
· Implement structured buying processes and controls, and track and report on supplier performance, margin improvement and cost savings.
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Senior Buyer

We''re looking for a commercially sharp, proactive Senior Buyer who is confident taking ownership and building strong relationships both internally and externally. You''ll thrive in a hands-on role, enjoy working closely with Sales, and have the drive to improve processes, margins, and supplier performance.

You will have:
· Proven experience in a buying, purchasing, or procurement role with strong commercial awareness.
· An understanding of margins, stock management, and data-led decision making.
· Strong negotiation skills, with experience managing supplier relationships and performance.
· Experience, and be comfortable with, working with data, margins, and performance metrics.
· An understanding of import/export processes and logistics.
 
THE COMPANY:
 
We offer the very best package of the highest quality ultraviolet lamps and accessories. For nearly 30 years, our expert knowledge and exceptional customer service has helped us become market leaders, trusted by original equipment manufacturers worldwide to deliver premium technology at a fantastic price.
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
 
Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.
 
REF: SM18449, Wallace Hind Selection