Senior Group Procurement Buyer

Storio group

. Own the end-to-end category management process for assigned spend areas, developing multi-year strategies aligned to business goals .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in procurement with a focus on category management, supplier negotiation, and contract execution. Proficient in utilizing procurement platforms and analytics tools to drive strategic sourcing and performance improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Category ManagementSupplier NegotiationProcurement Cycle ManagementCommercial AcumenCIPS Qualification

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Hard Skills

Market AnalysisCompetitive BenchmarkingSupplier EvaluationRFI/RFP ManagementValue EngineeringSupplier KPI EstablishmentContract GovernanceSpend AnalyticsStrategic Sourcing FrameworksTotal Cost of Ownership Modeling

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

SAPOracleCoupa

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPS Qualification

Industry Keywords

B2B AgreementsManufacturingE-commerceConsumer GoodsSupply Risk Mitigation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end category management process for assigned spend areas, developing multi-year strategies aligned to business goals
Conduct market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and supplier landscape assessments
Design and execute RFI, RFP, and tender processes, managing supplier evaluation and selection
Identify consolidation, aggregation, and value engineering opportunities
Explore market trends and supplier capabilities to unlock innovation, capacity priority, and favorable commercial terms
Build partnerships with internal functions to translate business needs into sourcing briefs and commercial strategies
Lead supplier negotiations on price, service levels, and risk allocation
Manage high-value B2B agreements, including the VistaPrint contract, ensuring contract governance and margin guardrails
Establish supplier KPIs and scorecards to drive continuous performance improvement
Mitigate supply risk by monitoring market conditions, addressing concentration risks, and maintaining continuity plans
Improve procurement processes, policies, and tools
Report to the Procurement Lead and partner with operations, finance, legal, and business unit leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in procurement with substantial category ownership and direct supplier negotiation responsibilities
Proven track record of managing the full procurement cycle from strategy through to contract execution and performance management
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to build business cases, review contract terms, and evaluate financial risk
Demonstrated success negotiating high value commercial agreements that deliver clear savings and value outcomes
Hands-on experience using procurement or ERP platforms like SAP, Oracle, or Coupa alongside spend analytics tools
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to influence decisions across cross-functional teams
CIPS qualification or progress toward CIPS certification
Procurement experience within manufacturing, e-commerce, or consumer goods environments
Exposure to strategic sourcing frameworks such as Kraljic matrix, total cost of ownership modeling, or should cost analysis