Our client, a dynamic and innovative organisation with an enviable reputation is seeking a talented and experienced Commercial Procurement Buyer to join their team in Derby.

If you are a proactive self-starter, passionate about procurement and excel in negotiating the best deals this opportunity is with a business that is a household name and a national treasure as well as being is a superb place to work!

As a Commercial Procurement Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing procurement to meet the company’s operational needs. You will play a key role in ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and efficiency, while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to identify and plan procurement activities
• Manage tender processes, including documentation, supplier negotiations, and relationship management
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring they are accountable for meeting continuous improvement and productivity targets
• Monitor procurement progress and provide updates on active projects.
• Provide support to the team in managing processes, cross-functional training and risk management
• Generate management reports, information, and analytics for decision-making

Experience Required:

• Strong background in commercial and procurement frameworks, with proven process improvement skills
• Self-starter with expertise in Procurement and Category Management; knowledge of financial management is a plus
• Experience in building and managing key supplier relationships
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive category strategies and strategic sourcing opportunities
• Strong negotiation skills and a history of delivering cost savings
• Proficient in supplier categorisation, performance management and the sourcing lifecycle
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel; experience with bid writing software is desirable

Benefits:

• Personalised induction and training programme
• Health Cover
• Life Assurance
• Option to work Hybrid after probation period
• Onsite gym with free exercise classes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised restaurant
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays

If you are looking for a fresh and rewarding career venture with a successful business, then apply now!