Responsibilities
As the Senior Buyer, you are responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services required for electro‑mechanical manufacturing. Additionally, the role involves guiding sourcing strategy, resolving shortages, managing supplier performance, and ensuring material availability to meet production schedules.
Qualifications
* CIPS Level 3 or working towards accreditation
* 5 years’ experience in procurement within electro‑mechanical or defence/aerospace manufacturing
* Strong understanding of electronic components, machined and fabricated parts, and technical specifications
* Proficient in ERP/MRP systems
* Ability to read engineering drawings and BOMs
* Strong commercial negotiation and supplier‑relationship skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management capabilities across engineering and production
* Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100 or similar quality frameworks
* Data‑driven decision‑making mindset with high attention to detail
Benefits
* Salary up to £50,000
* 25 days annual leave bank holidays
* 39‑hour working week (Mon - Thurs, Fri)
* Salary sacrifice‑led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%
* Free life assurance cover at the value of four times the basic annual salary
* Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to the internal benefits platform
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health (Medi‑cash)
* Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts on leading brands/retailers
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Enhanced family‑friendly benefits
* Company sick pay
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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