We are partnering with a leading UK manufacturer to appoint a Senior Buyer to join their Procurement function. This role will manage a portfolio of direct production suppliers, ensuring the business is supported with competitive, reliable, and compliant sourcing solutions.
Senior Buyer - Procurement
We are partnering with a leading UK manufacturer to appoint a Senior Buyer to join their Procurement function. This role will manage a portfolio of direct production suppliers, ensuring the business is supported with competitive, reliable, and compliant sourcing solutions.
Key Responsibilities *Manage end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs, supplier selection, purchase orders, contract drafting, and negotiation.
*Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, conducting reviews, monitoring KPIs, and resolving performance issues.
*Support risk management across the supply base, including regulatory considerations (e.g., REACH, import/export compliance).
*Produce regular data and reporting packs for procurement metrics.
*Lead supplier onboarding processes and manage NDAs and supply agreements in line with internal procedures.
*Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities, reporting against monthly and annual targets.
*Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Operations, Finance, and Sales, ensuring procurement activity underpins bids and project delivery.
*Support adherence to internal QMS processes and work effectively using the company’s ERP system.
Experience & Skills Required *CIPS Level 4 qualification or 5+ years’ experience in a similar procurement role.
*Strong commercial, contractual, and negotiation skills with proven experience operating at a strategic level.
*Confident user of ERP systems (SAP, Tropos, or similar).
*Excellent organisational, numerical, and administrative capabilities.
*Skilled communicator able to engage and influence stakeholders and suppliers at all levels.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
*Experience managing projects and working to defined deadlines.
Desirable *Background in manufacturing or engineering environments.
*Exposure to defence or highly regulated industries.
*Understanding of REACH, export control regulations, or EN9100 standards.
*Project management training or certification.
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