Senior BuyerWe are seeking a commercially focused Senior Buyer for our Tamworth based client. You''ll take ownership of strategic sourcing and supplier management across key product categories.This is a pivotal role within the Procurement and Supply Chain team, responsible for driving cost efficiency, ensuring continuity of supply, and maintaining high product quality standards.You will play a key role in developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading procurement activity across a diverse portfolio of spend. Working closely with Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance, you will help optimise inventory, support new product development, and contribute to continuous improvement across the end-to-end procurement function.As a Senior Buyer, you will need to have/be:Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, category management, or purchasing rolesStrong understanding of supply chain processes (logistics, warehousing, demand planning)Experience working with ERP/MRP systemsExperience negotiating contracts and managing supplier performanceCommercial awareness with understanding of cost drivers and total cost of ownershipExperience working in a matrix organisation with cross-functional stakeholdersAbility to prioritise workload and manage multiple suppliers/categoriesStrong negotiation and relationship management skillsExcellent analytical and numerical ability with high attention to detailAdvanced Excel skills and ability to interpret complex data ..... full job details .....