Job summary

Successful manufacturer require a Senior Buyer. Applicants should have experience within technical manufacturing or engineering business and have some strategic ability - negotiation, supplier management, contract management etc.

Key skills required for this role

Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain

Important

Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain

Job description

Successful manufacturer require a Senior Buyer. Applicants should have experience within technical manufacturing or engineering business and have some strategic ability - negotiation, supplier management, contract management etc.

The Senior Buyer will join a team of Buyers and Junior Buyers reporting into a Procurement Manager. The Senior Buyer will take responsibility for strategic procurement tasks - supplier selection, risk mitigation, negotiation and contribute to cost saving targets.

Specific duties of the Senior Buyer include:

• Running procurement and sourcing exercises, cradle-to-grave management of tenders
• Supplier performance, supplier improvement and supplier auditing activities
• Monitor stock/inventory levels
• Spot negotiation, with some T&C agreements etc.
• Stakeholder management - reflect business needs in the supply chain

Senior Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Purchasing, Procurement expertise or previous experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Strategic Buyer
• An understanding of how MRP supports procurement within manufacturing
• Experience working within a technical manufacturing or engineering background
• The ability to manage suppliers, negotiate and improve performance
• Demonstration of continuous professional development - CIPS, Degree, similar - desirable