Senior Buyer Salary: £35,000-£45,000 Location: Office-based in Basingstoke with regular supplier site visits About the Role We re looking for a proactive and commercially driven Senior Buyer to take a leading role in managing procurement across a diverse and technically interesting product range. This position is central to ensuring a reliable supply of goods and services while driving improvements in supplier performance, cost efficiency, and quality. You ll take ownership of supplier management from onboarding and contract negotiation through to performance monitoring and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers to support business objectives. Lead negotiations to achieve the best commercial outcomes and drive improvements in cost, quality, and delivery. Conduct regular supplier reviews and audits to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Identify and mitigate supplier risks, ensuring supply chain resilience and continuity. Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen and diversify the supply base. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage supply issues and ensure timely resolution. Implement and monitor procurement strategies that align with business priorities. Analyse market trends and supplier performance to inform purchasing decisions. Contribute to process improvements within the procurement and supply chain functions. Support wider business projec