Hybrid Working Interim Senior Buyer – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £40,000
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Eaton Syalon are recruiting for a Interim Senior Buyer to join a high-performing procurement function within a dynamic, forward-thinking business. This is a key role in the procurement team, offering exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and cost optimisation across a diverse supply chain.
You will have the flexibility of Hybrid working, 2 days working from home and 3 days based in the office.
This is a full-time 12-month FTC role. To be considered for this role you need to be immediately available or on a short notice. This is essential to be considered for the
role!
The role is ideal for candidates based in Nottingham and the surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing activities, including supplier negotiations and contract management
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation within key spend areas
- Build and manage relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Ensure procurement activity aligns with operational goals and compliance frameworks
- Deliver reporting and insights on supplier performance, costs, and KPIs
- Support onboarding and due diligence for new suppliers
- Act as a mentor and support to operational buyers where needed
About You:
- Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier negotiation and procurement frameworks
- 3-5 years’ experience in procurement ideally within technical or engineering led environments
- Confident using MS Office, procurement systems, and data tools to support reporting and analysis
- Excellent communicator with strong organisational and time management skills
- CIPS qualified or currently working towards qualification preferred
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional to join a collaborative, agile team within a business that values innovation, integrity and continuous improvement.
Working Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday
Salary: £40,000
If you're ready for your next interim challenge and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Financial planning services
- Flexitime
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Work from home
Work Location: In person