Senior Buyer – Textile Manufacturing

• It’s a sole role where you’ll have full responsibility for the purchasing function
• You’ll review the current supplier base with a view to reducing via selection
• Negotiate pricing and terms
• Set up a department budget
• Sourcing new suppliers
• overseas travel when required
• Purchase of all raw materials, machinery, equipment and consumables for the business
• Forecasting and demand planning

• Extensive experience of working in the textiles industry is essential
• You’ll have had lots of exposure to raw materials including fibres and yarns
• You’ll be a true Buyer with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments and heads
• You should be a team player with the ability to manage the expectations of all departments regarding their purchasing needs and the process
• You’ll be analytical and can report data efficiently and accurately
• A CIPS qualification would be preferred however not a deal-breaker

A CIPS qualification would be preferred

• Annual bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Progression opportunities