Title: Senior Buyer Location: Rotherham Salary: TBC Elevation Recruitment Group's Procurement & Supply Chain division are working with a global manufacturer based in Rotherham in their search for a Senior Buyer. The Senior Buyer will work alongside the Procurement Manager to manage the organisation’s indirect spend across a range of categories including but not limited to PPE, workwear, stationery, facilities management and more. Alongside joining a supportive Manager, the Senior Buyer will receive a flexible working arrangement as well as: Competitive Salary and Study Support 37.5-hour working week with flex-e-time Private Medical Cover Enhanced Pension On-site Gym Key duties of the Buyer will include: RFIs, RFQs, contract and supplier management while managing the full procurement cycle Engaging with project and engineering teams to communicate and improve delivery schedules Leading negotiations and establishing frameworks to improve cost saving Working cross-functionally with business units to improve processes and update systems accordingly Managing supplier performance and reporting to internal stakeholders Key Skills & Experience required: Experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment desirable CIPS, or studying towards, will be advantageous Strong communication, negotiation, and persuasive skills Ability to work collaboratively within teams and engage with various business units A problem-solving mindset with strategic thinking and planning capabilities A proactive approach to suggesting and implementing process improvements Are you ready for a new challenge and match the above criteria? Please apply or get in touch with Mike McVeigh at Elevation for more information.