Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be partnering with a leading manufacturing company in the Leeds area who are seeking a skilled Senior Buyer to join their team. You will take ownership of the strategic sourcing and procurement of materials, ensuring alignment with engineering specifications, quality standards, and production requirements.
* 25 days holiday + bank holiday
* Enhanced pension
* Opportunities for career progression
Duty
* Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to ensure competitive cost and valu
* Procure materials in accordance with specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing requirement
* Collaborate with suppliers to investigate and resolve quality or delivery issue
* Identify, evaluate, and develop new and alternative sources for product
* Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance expectations related to cost, quality, delivery, and service are me
* Support new product introductions (NPI) and engineering changes by coordinating supplier readiness and material transition
* Participate in cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement effort
* Analyse demand signals, forecasts, and MRP outputs to proactively manage material availabilit
* Maintain awareness of purchasing policies, regulatory requirements, trade considerations, and market condition
Required Skills & Experience
* Purchasing experience in an MRP-driven manufacturing environment
* Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, outsourced manufacturing, global sourcing, supplier management and commodity categories
* Demonstrated negotiation skills and commercial awareness
* Experience supporting and implementing change management initiatives
* Ability to maintain effective relationships with peers, suppliers, and customers
* Service-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, get in touch with Mike at Elevation Recruitment Group.
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