🌟 Senior Buyer / Procurement Professional | Rochester, Kent | £35,000 - £45,000 🌟
We’re supporting the growth of a leading engineering & manufacturing site in Rochester, who are looking to expand their procurement function with multiple Senior Buyer / Procurement hires. This is a great opportunity for someone experienced in supplier negotiation and relationship management who wants to contribute to strategic procurement activities as well as day-to-day purchasing.
What you’ll be doing:
* Leading negotiations on contracts, pricing and commercial terms
* Acting as the key link between the business and suppliers
* Managing purchase order budgets and driving cost savings
* Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues
* Maintaining accurate supplier data within the ERP system
* Supporting wider procurement strategy and process improvements
* Coaching / supporting junior procurement colleagues
What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience in procurement, buying or purchasing
* Strong commercial negotiation skills
* Confident managing supplier relationships at multiple levels
Nice to have:
* CIPS qualification or working towards it
* HNC/HND / Business related qualification
Why join?
You’ll be part of a collaborative procurement team, supporting a high-growth environment with exposure to international suppliers and strategic category work. There’s also strong scope for developing into more senior or strategic roles as the team continues to expand.
💬 Interested?
Drop me a message here on LinkedIn or email me at {your email} — happy to share more details confidentially.