Senior Buyer Location: Essex Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Role We are currently partnering with a leading UK-wide distributor, who operates a large product range with export and domestic operations. They’re seeking a commercially astute Senior Buyer to join their procurement team and drive strong category performance. This is a pivotal role where you’ll take ownership of sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, and cost-management for key product lines, contributing directly to margin growth, inventory optimisation, and long-term profitability. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end procurement cycle: issue RFQs, evaluate quotations, negotiate terms, place orders, and manage supplier performance. Develop and execute sourcing strategies across the product range. Identify and evaluate new suppliers globally, ensuring they meet quality, compliance, and cost standards. Work closely with internal stakeholders (sales, technical, logistics) to align buying strategies with business demand and delivery schedules. Analyse market trends, cost drivers, and product performance data to deliver cost savings while maintaining product quality. Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and forecast demand to reduce risk and improve working capital. Implement and maintain procurement policies, standards, and KPIs to ensure best-in-class purchasing performance.About you You ...