Procurement Buyer

2 weeks ago

Hemel Hempstead HP, United Kingdom Diverse City Solutions Full time £30,000 - £35,000 per year

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Reporting to: Procurement Manager

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Monday–Friday)

Purpose of the Role

As a Senior Buyer, you will play a critical role and be part of a friendly and supportive Procurement team by driving cost efficiencies, managing supplier relationships, and optimising inventory to support revenue generation and customer satisfaction. You will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, particularly Sales, to ensure strategic sourcing and continuity of supply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement activities for a designated portfolio of materials, goods, or services.

  • Influence internal stakeholders to achieve group purchasing objectives.

  • Review ERP/MRP recommendations to meet material and inventory demand.

  • Deliver KPIs related to cost, cash flow, quality, service, and supply continuity.

  • Monitor and analyse market intelligence to support procurement decisions.

  • Support supplier innovation initiatives and adapt strategy as technology and business needs evolve.

  • Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement corrective actions where necessary.

  • Provide accurate input for forecasting, planning, budgeting, and reforecasting activities.

  • Ensure supplier compliance with contract terms, based on formal legal agreements.

  • Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders regarding procurement activities.

  • Oversee administrative tasks within the team to ensure seamless day-to-day operations.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role.

  • CIPS qualification (or working towards it) is preferred.

  • Strong understanding of cost structures, commercial terms, and supplier management.

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day at years 3, 5, and 7)
  • Hybrid working (1 day per week from home after 8–10 weeks of onboarding and training)
  • EV car scheme (available post-probation)
  • Quarterly team dinners, summer team activity, and Christmas party
  • Enhanced parental leave (2 weeks at full pay for both maternity and paternity)
  • Onsite parking

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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