An experienced Buyer with strong skills in procurement for both direct and indirect categories, including retail gas stores and healthcare. They have delivered significant cost savings and streamlined procurement processes. Seeking a Buyer role in the Chesterfield area with a salary of £40,000, and prefer a hybrid work arrangement.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Procuring goods for retail gas stores and healthcare, including hospital gas cylinders.
- Skilled in negotiating supplier agreements, including managing Far East suppliers and commodity codes.
- Delivered £1.2m in cost savings
- Proficient in invoice resolution, maintaining cost efficiency across multiple categories.
- Team management experience, leading a team of 4 and reporting to the Procurement Manager.
Career Preferences:
- Salary: £40,000
- Location: Chesterfield (or short commute, preference for public transport access)
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2–3 days in the office per week)
- Contract Type: Open to both permanent and temporary roles
- CIPS: Open to studying
- Excel: Confident user
