Strategic Senior Buyer – High-Growth Manufacturer
Location: Hybrid – High Wycombe 3/4 days or Coventry 2 days and High Wycombe 1 day
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Bonus + Private Medical + Pension
An established and ambitious UK manufacturing business is seeking a Strategic Senior Buyer to support its continued growth. With over 30 years of success and a turnover of around £30 million, the business is now entering a significant phase of development, offering a unique opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact.
Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, this role offers genuine variety—covering everything from raising purchase orders and managing product returns to influencing long-term sourcing strategy and supplier development. It's a rare opportunity to contribute both tactically and strategically within a dynamic and forward-thinking team.
About the Role
This is a broad procurement position offering full exposure to the sourcing lifecycle. You’ll work closely with international suppliers, particularly across India and the Far East, and be trusted to improve supply chain resilience, identify risk, and develop high-performing supplier partnerships.
Your work will span several key product areas including brackets, fixings, timber, metals, and concrete. The role demands a commercially aware and detail-oriented individual who can manage day-to-day procurement activities while contributing to the wider strategic direction of the function.
Key Responsibilities of Senior Buyer
* Managing procurement activity across both operational and strategic tasks
* Raising purchase orders, handling product returns, and ensuring timely material availability
* Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships across India and the Far East
* Implementing dual sourcing and other risk mitigation strategies
* Collaborating with internal departments to ensure procurement aligns with business needs
* Monitoring supplier performance and driving continuous improvement
* Analysing market trends and supplier capabilities to support commercial decision-making
* Maintaining accurate procurement records and data systems
Required Experience and Skills
* Strong experience in procurement, ideally within manufacturing, construction, or engineering sectors
* A track record of working with suppliers in India and broader Far East regions
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Commercially astute, with a strong understanding of international supply chain dynamics
* Detail-oriented, with strong organisational and data management capabilities
* Ability to work proactively and independently, while also contributing to wider team initiatives
Benefits
* Salary up to £60,000
* Performance-related bonus
* Private medical insurance for the individual and their spouse or partner
* Company pension scheme
* Hybrid working model (3–4 days in High Wycombe office, remainder remote. Or option to do 2 days in Coventry and 1 day in High Wycombe)
* Additional perks and benefits