Senior Buyer
Ref: AS6232584
Darlington, England
£45,000
- Permanent
- Procurement Specialist
- Supplier Management
- Cost Reduction
About the candidate
A confident and commercially focused procurement professional with experience across healthcare, retail and FMCG environments. They have a strong background in purchasing, supplier management, negotiation and contract support, with a clear interest in moving further into category management.
They bring a practical, collaborative approach to procurement, working closely with internal teams to align buying activity with operational needs. With strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset, they are well placed to support cost control, supplier performance and continuous improvement.
What makes them great?
- Proven cost reduction - Implemented a supplier evaluation framework within a healthcare environment, helping reduce costs by around 20% while maintaining service quality.
- Commercial buying experience - Delivered vendor selection and contract negotiation activity across a national retail portfolio, contributing to around 15% cost savings and improved service levels.
- Ready for category growth - Brings hands-on experience in tender support, supplier performance management and market analysis, with a clear motivation to step into a more category-led role.
Areas of expertise
- Supplier Negotiation & Contract Management - Experienced in managing supplier conversations, supporting contract activity and securing value across varied spend categories.
- Spend Analysis & Market Insight - Skilled in using market research and spend data to identify savings opportunities, supplier consolidation and category improvements.
- Stakeholder & Supplier Relationship Management - Confident working with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain service quality, compliance and timely delivery.