Senior Buyer

Following the award of significant new long-term programmes and company expansion, a global manufacturer of engineering solutions to the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence and High Technology sectors has a new vacancy for a Senior Buyer to join the team. You will be responsible for the procurement of materials & services and developing suppliers to ensure cost effective and efficient supply. Applicants are sought with purchasing experience ideally gained within a manufacturing and/or engineering environment.

The Role

• Source and purchase raw materials and services.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, lead times and contracts.
• Raise and manage purchase orders through the ERP system.
• Monitor supplier performance including delivery, quality, and cost.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and planning teams to ensure material availability.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Resolve supply chain issues and manage supplier risks.
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports for procurement performance.
• Challenge supplier pricing where appropriate and support purchasing cost control initiatives.

The Person

• Experience in a Buyer or procurement role within manufacturing, engineering or a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of supply chain processes and procurement best practices.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build effective supplier relationships.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) is highly desirable.