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Senior Buyer

Owen Daniels
Birmingham · posted 22 August 2026
Job type
contract
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Category
Manufacturing and Production

Our client, a leading automotive manufacturing business, is looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join their growing organisation. The successful candidate will have experience working within the manufacturing industry, in a fast-paced procurement role, dealing with many suppliers and commodities.



The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

The role focuses on direct purchasing and sits within the Bought-Out Parts category, covering a wide range of commodities including films, foams, tapes, clips, coatings, stampings, fasteners, fixings and surface treatments.


Senior Buyer

Permanent

Salary dependent on experience

Monday to Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am – 2pm

Birmingham – Site based


Senior Buyer

Job Description

  • Day to day commercial management of the supplier base
  • Negotiate prices and contract terms
  • Manage RFQ to SOP, including NPI
  • Manage supplier delivery issues /negotiate claims


Senior Buyer

Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

  • Previously worked within the automotive manufacturing sector
  • Well versed xwzovoh working in a Buyer role or similar
  • Experienced working within a fast-paced environment


Senior Buyer

Company Benefits

  • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
  • Life assurance x3 salary
  • Company pension, 4.5% employer contribution
  • On site restaurant


If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’


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