Senior Buyer (Permanent)
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?? Luton (Butterfield) | ?? £40,000 £45,000 | ?? 1 day WFH
Were working with a well-established and growing business in the electrical / industrial space, looking to bring in a Senior Buyer to join their Luton team on a permanent basis.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced purchasing role with real responsibility. Youll manage a high-volume, high-SKU environment, taking ownership of day-to-day purchasing and sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and improvements across contracts, quality, and performance. Theres also scope to step up and support the Head of Purchasing on key initiativesso its a senior role with real impact.
The Role
Reporting into the Head of Procurement, youll manage day-to-day purchasing and sourcing activity across a broad supplier base, ensuring stock, contracts, and supplier performance are all maintained to a high standard.
This role offers real opportunity to add value, particularly around:
* Managing a high-SKU, fast-moving environment (40,000 SKUs, 17,000 in stock)
* Strengthening supplier contracts and agreements
* Driving quality improvements and structured supplier feedback
* Enhancing overall supplier performance and accountability
What Youll Be Doing
* Day-to-day purchasing and sourcing processing requisitions, placing purchase orders, and ensuring timely deliveries
* Evaluating stock levels and ordering in line with demand forecasts, sales orders, and MRP requirements
* Building and developing strong supplier relationships (UK & international)
* Leading negotiations on pricing, terms, and contracts
* Holding suppliers accountable on quality, delivery, and service levels
* Driving improvements through supplier feedback, corrective actions, and performance reviews
* Supporting contract management and implementing longer-term agreements
* Resolving supply issues, delays, and discrepancies proactively
* Collaborating closely with Sales, Warehouse, and Finance teams
What Were Looking For
* Proven experience in a purchasing / buying role within manufacturing or distribution
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, xsngvjr high-volume, high-SKU environment
* Strong supplier management, negotiation, and contract experience
* Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Excel
* Exposure to electrical / cabling products or similar technical product ranges is advantageous
* CIPS qualified or working towards (desirable)
* Confident to step up and support the Head of Purchasing on senior workload
The Person
* Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-focused
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
* Confident communicator who can challenge and influence suppliers
* Resilient and calm under pressure
* Takes ownership and enjoys improving processes and performance