Senior Buyer Fully Onsite 18 month Contract Overview: Responsible for leading the local purchasing and stores team within the Manufacturing division, ensuring cost-effective procurement of engineering and non-stock items, efficient inventory control, and compliance with company policies. Key Responsibilities: Supervise daily activities of the purchasing team. Manage stock levels using SAP MRP; maintain high inventory accuracy. Oversee consignment stock and material. Conversion of Purchase orders. Support category management implementation and group purchasing initiatives. Record and report cost savings and KPIs. Assist in tenders. Provide departmental cover during shutdowns or absences. Monitor and assess all Operations / procedures Promote continuous improvement and safe systems of work. Person Specification: CIPS Level 4 (or above) Extensive experience in a supervisory purchasing role Strong management and negotiation skills. Experience of using SAP with knowledge of MRP Ability to manage a tender process. Analytical, proactive, and flexible with strong communication abilities. Commercially aware and IT literate (Word, Excel). To apply please send your cv to Talent Solutions is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent Ltd - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Talent Solutions is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.