Senior Buyer
A key member of the team, responsible for overseeing all procurement activities in line with client requirements and contractual obligations, while ensuring adherence to approved budgets and margin targets. The role demands a proactive, hands-on approach, working closely with both clients and vendors, with particular focus on managing critical suppliers in accordance with company quality standards and procedures. Success in this position requires strong teamwork, leadership, and mentoring abilities. A solid background in procurement is essential, with expertise in MRO sourcing and the ability to negotiate bespoke, one-off purchases that deliver maximum value for all stakeholders.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for any disputes and ensuring queries are resolved promptly and effectively.
• Monitor client spend, produce detailed reports, and highlight areas for improvement.
• Identify and introduce cost-saving initiatives wherever possible.
• Manage client margins with the objective of transitioning clients to cost-efficient models.
• Oversee client contract management to ensure compliance and alignment with agreed terms.
• Apply strong analytical skills to review client spend, analyse month-end results, identify trends, and provide actionable feedback.
• Prepare and deliver reports on sales data, marketing activity, and other performance metrics to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Produce and share weekly expediting reports with clients.

· Process customer enquiries, ensuring all issues or requests are resolved efficiently and effectively.
· Attend client meetings, delivering presentations such as Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
· Support tender pricing activities as required.
· Supervise, guide, and mentor junior buyers within the team.
· Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best procurement packages in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and service for non-stock materials.
· Demonstrate strong sourcing and technical expertise, including the ability to identify product manufacturers, source directly, or recommend suitable alternatives.
· Place purchase orders with suppliers in line with customer requirements.
· Ensure timely achievement of material deliveries and processing deadlines.
· Guarantee compliance with quality assurance standards, including the provision of data sheets and test certificates with relevant goods.
· Ensure adherence to both company and client quality management systems.
· Maintain accurate component data, standard costs, and lead times within the Sage system.
· Ensure all procurement activities and processes are fully compliant and auditable.
· Adhere to all regulations and procedures regarding the transportation of dangerous goods.
· Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing the pressures of demanding targets and tight deadlines.
· Handle incoming telephone calls and provide professional responses.
· Assist with other duties in the sales office as required.

Requirements

• Business Degree/CIPS qualified
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Ability to work within a busy environment, meeting demanding targets and working to tight deadlines
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong sourcing and negotiating skills
• Experience leading and mentoring teams
• Competent with Microsoft Office Packages, including Power Bi
• Experience within the maintenance, repair and operating supplies (MRO).

Our Company
From our roots in agricultural inspections, Peterson and Control Union have been operating for nearly 100 years in the field of logistics, quality, certifications and risk management. Our in-depth knowledge and experience covers all aspects of the supply chain in many industries including agriculture, energy, forestry, sustainability and textiles.
80:20 Procurement Ltd, a Peterson company, can supply the complete range of low value consumables and ’one off’ supplies. By using unique commercial models and e-commerce to improve the ordering process, we can effectively use our skills to manage the ‘Tail of the Supply Chain’.
How to Apply
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Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In perso

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for any disputes and ensuring queries are resolved promptly and effectively.
• Monitor client spend, produce detailed reports, and highlight areas for improvement.
• Identify and introduce cost-saving initiatives wherever possible.
• Manage client margins with the objective of transitioning clients to cost-efficient models.
• Oversee client contract management to ensure compliance and alignment with agreed terms.
• Apply strong analytical skills to review client spend, analyse month-end results, identify trends, and provide actionable feedback.
• Prepare and deliver reports on sales data, marketing activity, and other performance metrics to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Produce and share weekly expediting reports with clients