Senior Buyer

Title: Senior Buyer

Sector: Utilities / Chemicals

Location: Warrington (Hybrid)

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + bonus + an excellent benefits package

Sea Global is proud to be partnering with one of the UK's leading organisations to recruit a Senior Buyer into their high performing procurement team.

As the business continues to invest in major infrastructure programmes and critical operational projects, this role offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded team and play a key part in delivering strategic procurement initiatives.

This role will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys building strong relationships across multiple business functions, and can balance long-term strategic objectives with operational procurement requirements.

For further information, please get in touch.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities across a designated category portfolio.
• Design and implement category and sourcing strategies that deliver value, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.
• Manage the procurement of major contracts, including programmes valued in the hundreds of millions of pounds.
• Drive commercial performance through effective supplier engagement, negotiation, demand management, and market analysis.
• Ensure all procurement activity is conducted in line with organisational governance, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Experience & Requirements

• Experience within strategic sourcing and category management, managing complex procurement categories.
• Experience with chemicals or similar categories is highly beneficial.
• Demonstrable success leading complex, high-value sourcing and tendering programmes.
• Well-developed commercial acumen, including contract management, supplier negotiations, and value delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively within a fast-paced environment.