Strategic BuyerLocation: Hayes (Primarily Onsite)Job Type: Full-Time 40 hours (flexi time)About the OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Strategic Buyer to join my clients procurement team in Hayes. This is a key role responsible for managing strategic sourcing activities, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement compliance across a diverse portfolio of services and materials.With responsibility for approximately 160 suppliers, the successful candidate will play a critical role in reviewing and optimising the existing supplier and contract landscape, identifying opportunities to strengthen commercial arrangements, reduce risk, improve supplier performance, and drive best-practice procurement processes across the business.This position would suit a confident, self-motivated procurement professional who enjoys working autonomously, influencing stakeholders, challenging existing agreements, and delivering measurable commercial value.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing and ProcurementDevelop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories of goods and services.Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking and cost modelling to identify savings, cost avoidance and value improvement opportunities.Lead RFQs, tender exercises and supplier selection processes, ensuring transparent and compliant decision-making.Review the existing supplier base and identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, performance ..... full job details .....