Senior Procurement Specialist

Location: High Wycombe area - Office basedSalary: 55,000- 60,000 plus benefitsSummary: We are looking for an experienced, commercially driven Procurement Specialist to take ownership of our supplier base across the UK, Far East and India. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands that procurement is about far more than placing orders. You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, securing the right products at the right price, maintaining stock availability and continually looking for opportunities to improve margin, cost and supply performance. You will need to be a confident negotiator, commercially astute and comfortable working with suppliers across different international markets. Experience of sourcing and managing suppliers in India is essential, alongside experience dealing with UK and Far East suppliers.Key Responsibilities:Manage the full supplier relationship across UK, Far East and Indian suppliers.Develop strong, professional relationships with key suppliers and negotiate effectively to achieve the best commercial outcomes.Own purchasing decisions, ensuring the right products are sourced at the right quality, price and time.Monitor and manage stock availability, lead times, minimum order quantities and supplier capacity.Identify and mitigate potential supply issues before they impact the business.Negotiate pricing, payment terms, rebates, freight costs and other commercial agreements.Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, ..... full job details .....