Role: Senior Buyer Ref: PV11263 Location: Coalville Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 Hours: Full time JR Personnel are an employment agency acting on behalf of a client who is seeking a commercially experienced and highly organised Senior Buyer to lead the centralisation of the procurement function. A highly successful, reputable company, this is a pivotal stand-alone new role designed for a proactive professional who thrives on ownership. We are looking for someone with previous experience in a lead purchasing or procurement role. Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or distribution environment. Role profile: * Drive the transition of a centralised purchasing of operational goods and services across the business * Proactively manage a diverse supplier base, negotiating high-level contracts, SLAs, and pricing structures to ensure maximum value * Take full ownership of contracts within IT and Telecoms, Utilities and other support services * Deliver budget impact by tracking spend analytics, forecasting trends and challenging costs * Develop and implement procurement workflows that increase efficiency and transparency across the business Person profile: * Proven experience in lead purchasing or procurement role, ideally within Manufacturing, Engineering * Knowledge of service-based contracts * A natural negotiator * Proven ability to work in a stand-alone capacity, managing the full procurement lifecycle * Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications * Methodical thinker * Exceptional communicator * Great communication and presentation skills Due to the number of responses generated we are unable to get back to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within seven days, you will not have been successful on this occasion