Full job descriptionOur client is recruiting for a strategic and proactive Senior Buyer to join their Supply Chain team within a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of supplier relationships, drive commercial value and improve purchasing performance!

The role is offered on a fixed-term basis, with the chance to become permanent!

Senior Buyer
9 Month Fixed Term Contract with an opportunity to go Permanent
Competitive Salary
Monday– Thursday 8:45am-4:45pm & Friday 8:45am-16:30pm (Flexi Working)
Kingsbury, London


Senior Buyer
Job Description
*Proactively identify, assess and vet new suppliers, lead supplier onboarding.
*Negotiate competitive pricing and terms, and build strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness and reliable delivery.
*Review and validate Master Planning outputs, planned purchase orders and material requirements to ensure accurate and timely purchasing decisions.
*Review and optimise coverage groups, lead times, safety stock and replenishment settings to improve material availability and inventory control.
*Manage purchase orders, expedite critical materials and proactively resolve supply issues to support production schedules and minimise disruption.


Senior Buyer
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

*Must have experience within a manufacturing, engineering or operationally complex environment.
*Familiarity with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Syspro, SAP, Epicor etc.
*Experience delivering cost-saving initiatives, strategic sourcing projects or supplier development programmes.
*Strong understanding of manufacturing supply chains, production schedules, bills of materials and inventory management.
*Strong commercial awareness, analytical skills and confidence evaluating supplier quotations, costs and risks.
*CIPS qualification or working towards one.

Senior Buyer
Company Benefits

*Flexi Working
*Pension contribution (via salary sacrifice) from: Up to 8% employee + employer 10.5%
*Life Assurance (3x annual salary)
*Business travel insurance
*Option to join Private Healthcare Scheme after 3 months
*Cycle scheme, Home and Tech, Discounts on retail platforms
*Electric Car scheme (salary sacrifice)
*YuLife Employee Benefits and Wellbeing app
*Learning and development opportunities
*25 days + BH holidays

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