Senior Buyer

Ref: AS2557448

Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom

£45,000

• Permanent
• Life Sciences Procurement
• Supplier Negotiation
• Supply Chain Improvement

About the candidate

A proactive procurement professional with over eight years' experience across supply chain management, operational procurement and supplier relationship management. They bring strong life sciences sector exposure, with hands-on experience managing procurement lifecycles for raw materials, equipment, components and wider operational requirements.

They are confident in contract negotiation, supplier performance management and data-led procurement decision-making. Collaborative and calm under pressure, they are well suited to fast-paced environments where multiple priorities, compliance and continuous improvement are key.

What makes them great?

• Strong Savings Delivery: Achieved cost savings of up to 20% across several key procurement categories through regular supplier negotiations.
• Process Improvement Focus: Streamlined supplier onboarding processes, reducing lead times by 15% while maintaining compliance with internal procurement policies.
• Systems & Accuracy Gains: Supported an ERP implementation that improved order accuracy and inventory management by 30% within a manufacturing environment.

Areas of expertise

• Procurement & Supplier Management: Experienced in managing supplier relationships, purchase orders, onboarding processes and performance across regulated and operational environments.
• Negotiation & Cost Control: Strong background in commercial negotiations, category support and identifying savings opportunities across key spend areas.
• Supply Chain Analysis: Skilled in using data, inventory assessments and performance metrics to improve procurement decisions and service delivery.