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.
* 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.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain
Focus: Purchasing / Procurement
Industry: Purchasing and Procurement
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Kidderminster
Salary: Negotiable
Job Reference: 4KMQWY-2B56497F
Date posted: 20 February 2026
Consultant: Jamie Harding
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