Senior buyer

Role: Senior Buyer

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Location: South Manchester

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Buyer to join a highly respected engineering organisation with a long-standing track record of delivering complex solutions.

This role is ideal for a procurement professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, values high standards, and is keen to support large-scale manufacturing programmes while helping to shape an agile, sustainable supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and deliver procurement strategies for high-value materials and key suppliers across the UK and Europe
* Prepare procurement documentation, including RFIs and RFQs, to support bid activity and aftermarket requirements
* Manage sourcing activities, including supplier selection and commercial award decisions based on quality, cost, and delivery
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, lead times, and commercial terms
* Identify supply chain risks and lead mitigation activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders