Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer – BOC Limited, a Linde Company

Location:

Woking, United Kingdom.

Employment type:

Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level.

• Acts as a business partner to deliver YoY productivity savings, developing and implementing sourcing/category strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Uses category management to drive cost reduction initiatives through alternate sourcing and process optimisation.
• Leads supplier relationship management (SRM), building and maintaining excellent relationships with key suppliers.
• Identifies and evaluates potential suppliers and negotiates pricing, contracts and terms to secure competitive agreements.
• Minimises sourcing risks by ensuring appropriate contracts are in place with critical suppliers and manages the entire procurement lifecycle.
• Reviews and manages supplier performance, measuring key performance indicators, conducting evaluations and providing feedback.
• Encourages the business to adopt new processes, product development, innovation and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Stays up to date with market trends, regulations and emerging technologies to drive cost savings and mitigate price increases.
• Uses stakeholder management skills to resolve supplier‑related issues and disputes with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

• Degree level education preferred or A‑level with significant relevant experience in procurement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, collaborative and able to build relationships at all levels.
• High level of self‑motivation and tenacity to deliver results.
• Good commercial and business acumen.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvements, savings and best practices, influencing change cross‑functionally.
• Adaptability in a complex, changing organisation and ability to handle ambiguity.
• Integrity and inclusive workplace behaviour.

• Bonus scheme tied to individual and company performance.
• Generous pension with up to 10.7% employer contributions.
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 30 additional days.
• Comprehensive health coverage including neuro‑diversity assessments.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Exclusive access to discount shopping portal.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to present your best self.

BOC Limited, a Linde company
Katherine Dellow