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We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Buyer to join a busy manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring the business receives the right products and services, at the right cost, quality and time, while continuously improving supplier performance and procurement processes.
Job Responsibility:
Manage sourcing, tendering and supplier selection processes
Lead supplier negotiations to secure best value, quality and service
Own supplier relationships and performance management
Deliver cost reduction and productivity initiatives
Manage purchasing requests, RFQs and order-to-pay processes
Monitor spend, contracts and compliance with purchasing policy
Identify market opportunities and benchmark costs
Manage supplier risk with support from finance
Support audits, reporting and procurement governance
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years' experience in a purchasing role within an industrial or manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of sourcing, supplier management and procurement processes
Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
Confident managing suppliers in a fast-paced environment
Strong stakeholder communication skills
Organised, proactive and results-driven
Comfortable working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office