Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading Lancashire based client to recruit for a Senior Buyer. Main Duties: Lead the procurement of goods and materials to ensure sufficient stock holding is maintained Manage new and existing supplier relationships Negotiate with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing Identify, quantify and onboarding of new suppliers Work closely with internal teams to turn demand plans into purchasing priorities Manage the end-to-end process of purchasing Manage develop and mentor a small team Experience and Skills required: Previous experience of at least Senior Buyer/Category Manager level Commercially astute and aware Previous experience mentoring a team Good IT, literacy, and numerical and analytical skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 50473DH INDPRO