Strategic Senior Buyer
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- Scotland,Midlothian
- Full Time, Permanent
- £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
MRD Recruitment is currently recruiting a Strategic Senior Buyer for one of our manufacturing clients based in East Lothian.
About the Role
I’m currently working with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Strategic Senior Buyer to play a key role within their procurement function. This position sits at the heart of the supply chain, combining hands-on buying with strategic supplier and category management.
The Strategic Senior Buyer will be responsible for driving value across key spend categories, supporting long-term sourcing strategies, and ensuring continuity of supply in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced buyer looking to step into a more strategic role with genuine influence over supplier performance, cost optimisation, and procurement best practice.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships across assigned categories
*Lead sourcing activities, including tenders, negotiations, and contract renewals
*Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives
*Ensure on-time availability of materials to support production requirements
*Work closely with engineering, operations, and quality teams on new product introductions and change management
*Analyse spend data to support category strategies and procurement decisions
*Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
*Support and contribute to wider procurement strategy and policy development
Skills & Experience
*Proven experience in a Senior Buyer or Strategic Buyer role within a manufacturing environment
*Strong negotiation skills with experience managing high-value or technically complex suppliers
*Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings and value improvements
*Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
*Commercially minded with strong analytical skills
*Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at all levels
*CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification is desirable
What’s on Offer
*Competitive salary and benefits package
*A strategic role with real influence over sourcing and supplier decisions
*Exposure to senior stakeholders within the business
*Long-term career development within a stable manufacturing organisation
About the Role
I’m currently working with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Strategic Senior Buyer to play a key role within their procurement function. This position sits at the heart of the supply chain, combining hands-on buying with strategic supplier and category management.
The Strategic Senior Buyer will be responsible for driving value across key spend categories, supporting long-term sourcing strategies, and ensuring continuity of supply in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced buyer looking to step into a more strategic role with genuine influence over supplier performance, cost optimisation, and procurement best practice.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships across assigned categories
*Lead sourcing activities, including tenders, negotiations, and contract renewals
*Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives
*Ensure on-time availability of materials to support production requirements
*Work closely with engineering, operations, and quality teams on new product introductions and change management
*Analyse spend data to support category strategies and procurement decisions
*Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
*Support and contribute to wider procurement strategy and policy development
Skills & Experience
*Proven experience in a Senior Buyer or Strategic Buyer role within a manufacturing environment
*Strong negotiation skills with experience managing high-value or technically complex suppliers
*Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings and value improvements
*Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
*Commercially minded with strong analytical skills
*Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at all levels
*CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification is desirable
What’s on Offer
*Competitive salary and benefits package
*A strategic role with real influence over sourcing and supplier decisions
*Exposure to senior stakeholders within the business
*Long-term career development within a stable manufacturing organisation
Job number 3461251
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