Senior Buyer – Sheffield – Competitive salary
Elevation Recruitment Group are excited to be working exclusively with a dynamic precision engineering business in Sheffield who are looking for a Senior Buyer to join their team.
As Senior Buyer, you will manage supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient material flow, support new business bids, and optimise the supply chain while maintaining high service levels.
Benefits:
* 1pm finish every Friday!
* 25 days holiday + bank holiday + the option to buy an additional 5 days holiday
* Death in service (4 x salary)
* Pension
Hours:
8am – 4pm (Monday – Thursday) and 8am-1pm (Friday)
Key Duties:
* Support Purchasing and Engineering with technical and commercial expertise to improve manufacturing awareness and product knowledge
* Align and optimise the supply chain to support technical, commercial, and operational objectives
* Drive continuous improvement by simplifying processes, systems, and ways of working
* Monitor and report on KPIs, while managing supplier performance and addressing issues collaboratively
* Build and manage supplier relationships, including negotiations, contracts, and performance accountability
* Support cross-functional projects, audits, and customer requirements while ensuring supply continuity and cost efficiency
Required skills & experience:
* Previous experience in a technical environment - precision engineering, aerospace, automotive manufacturing and drawings (essential)
* MRP experience and strong Excel skills (essential)
* Leadership skills (helping to support/develop a Buyer within the team)
* CIPS Qualified or working towards (desirable)
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