BASIC SALARY
£35,000 - £45,000
BENEFITS
* 21 days annual leave
* Incentive based time off
* Pension
* Your birthday off
LOCATION
This is an office based role based in Daventry
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS
Northampton, Coventry, Brackley, Rugby, Towcester
JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Buyer
We're looking for a commercially driven Senior Buyer to take full ownership of the resale purchasing function; managing suppliers, negotiating terms, and working closely with our sales team to drive margin and improve availability. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this is a brand-new role, created as a result of growth, offering the opportunity to build and shape the buying function while ensuring alignment with quality and compliance standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Own end-to-end purchasing of resale products, ensuring cost-effectiveness and availability.
* Build, manage, and develop strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and terms.
* Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) and ensure compliance with required standards.
* Manage stock levels and forward planning to reduce reactive purchasing and improve efficiency.
* Track performance, margins, and cost savings, providing regular insights to support decision‑making.
* Implement structured buying processes and controls, and track and report on supplier performance, margin improvement and cost savings.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We're looking for a commercially sharp, proactive Senior Buyer who is confident taking ownership and building strong relationships both internally and externally. You'll thrive in a hands‑on role, enjoy working closely with Sales, and have the drive to improve processes, margins, and supplier performance.
* Proven experience in a buying, purchasing, or procurement role with strong commercial awareness.
* An understanding of margins, stock management, and data‑led decision making.
* Strong negotiation skills, with experience managing supplier relationships and performance.
* Experience, and be comfortable with, working with data, margins, and performance metrics.
* An understanding of import/export processes and logistics.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
THE COMPANY
We offer the very best package of the highest quality ultraviolet lamps and accessories. For nearly 30 years, our expert knowledge and exceptional customer service has helped us become market leaders, trusted by original equipment manufacturers worldwide to deliver premium technology at a fantastic price.
REF: SM18449, Wallace Hind Selection
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