Senior Buyer Location: Derbyshire SF Recruitment are recruiting for a Senior Buyer to join an established business in Derbyshire. This is a great opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of purchasing activities, manage supplier relationships and drive commercial improvements across the function with a focus on indirect categories. The Role You will be responsible for managing purchasing activities across a range of categories, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure business requirements are met. Your role will involve identifying new sourcing opportunities, negotiating commercial agreements and managing supplier performance, with a focus on achieving cost savings and improving efficiencies. You will also support procurement strategies, contract management and ongoing process improvements across the function. Experience Required -Previous experience in a Buyer or Senior Buyer role. -Strong supplier management, negotiation and commercial skills. -Experience managing sourcing activities, contracts and cost-saving initiatives. -Good understanding of procurement processes and supplier performance management. -Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills. -Experience using ERP systems would be advantageous. This role would suit an experienced Buyer or Senior Buyer looking for an opportunity to take on greater responsibility and contribute to the development of a procurement function. If of ..... full job details .....