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Senior Buyer

4 months ago

Cumbernauld, United Kingdom Escape Recruitment Services Full time

Our FMCG client has created a new role within their procurement team for a Senior Buyer.



Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for FM, Maintenance and Services that are required for the site which includes electrical/mechanical services, grounds work and roofing to name but a few.


The Senior Buyer will work closely with their colleagues in engineering and maintenance to understand their requirements and provide a network of vetted Suppliers to support their needs.


Responsibilities of the role will include:

  • Leading end-to-end competitive tenders for goods and services
  • Negotiating with suppliers to achieve the best pricing and commercial agreements
  • Sourcing of new suppliers and vetting them to mitigate risk to the business
  • Build and develop business relationships with Suppliers and carry out regular performance reviews
  • Work closely with colleagues and maintain strong working relationships with them
  • Provide regular reporting to the Procurement Manager and the business
  • Continually identify areas of continuous improvement


Experience and knowledge required for the role:

  • Proven experience of working in a similar purchasing/procurement role
  • Experience in procuring FM, Maintenance and Services
  • End-to-end procurement experience
  • Strong negotiation, commercial and numerical skills
  • Excellent communication skills who can confidently work with colleagues and suppliers
  • Work on own initiative and manage own workload
  • Drive change for the good of the business
  • Challenge the status quo


This is a hybrid role….