Lead Strategic Senior Buyer

4 days ago

Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom Owen Daniels Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

We're seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded
Lead Strategic Senior Buyer
to join a forward-thinking procurement team. This is a unique hybrid role — around
60% strategic Supplier Account Management
and
40% leadership-focused
— ideal for a Procurement professional who enjoys accountability and influence without direct line management responsibilities.

You'll combine high-level supplier strategy, performance management, and process improvement with oversight of procurement KPIs, compliance, and reporting. This position would particularly suit a
Procurement Manager
who wants to leverage their leadership skills in a hands-on, strategic environment without managing direct reports.

Lead Strategic Senior Buyer

Permanent

Competitive Salary

Monday–Thursday 8:00–16:45, Friday 8:00–13:00

Andover

Lead Strategic Senior Buyer

Job Description

  • Take strategic ownership of sourcing direct materials and services
  • Proactively review purchasing processes, identifying and implementing improvements
  • Oversee procurement performance through KPIs, audits, and compliance tracking
  • Produce financial reports and promote a culture of cost awareness and long-term savings
  • Lead supplier negotiations, contract implementation, and formal RFQ processes
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Manufacturing, and Distribution to support cost-reduction and make-vs-buy initiatives
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers
  • Monitor and mitigate supply chain risk while ensuring supplier performance and continuous improvement
  • Support ERP system implementation and contribute to shaping future-state Procurement strategy

Lead Strategic Senior Buyer

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

  • Proven experience in strategic procurement or Supplier Account Management within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to lead through influence, driving performance without direct reports
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience in cost and contract management
  • Skilled in analysing supplier risk, performance, and market trends
  • Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline (desirable)
  • MCIPS/ACIPS qualification preferred

Lead Supplier Account Manager

Company Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Reward Scheme
  • Voluntary and Community Activities
  • Sports and Social Club
  • CIPS investment

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