Role: Senior Buyer
Type: Permanent
Pay: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 – 17:15, Friday 8:00 – 12:00
Location: Walsall
Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in manufacturing, looking for your next challenge?
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of new projects, we are looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to manage new tenders through the supply chain from enquiry to production order launch. This is a fast-paced, commercially focused role requiring a proactive professional with strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence buying decisions to secure the best quality, cost, and delivery outcomes.
You will also support the Purchasing Manager with day-to-day activities and oversee a small team when required.
Senior Buyer
Job Description
Manage RFQs and new tenders from enquiry through to production order launch, ensuring right-first-time accuracy and deadline adherence.
Build, develop, and manage supplier relationships while negotiating pricing, terms, rebates, and delivery agreements.
Drive cost reduction initiatives, manage PPV, and challenge supplier price increases to protect margin.
Monitor supplier performance to ensure minimum 99% OTIF and alignment with production and inventory requirements.
Support day-to-day procurement activities, including overseeing a small team and engaging cross-functionally with Commercial and Production teams.
Senior Buyer
Experience / Skills / Qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Buyer role within a manufacturing environment (not purchasing administration).
Proven experience managing tenders, supplier selection, and end-to-end RFQ processes.
Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated cost savings and commercial improvements.
Team supervisory or management experience within a fast-paced environment.
Proactive, highly organised, and confident managing multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships.
Senior Buyer
Benefits
Enhanced matched pension
Health Cash Plan
Death in service (1x annual salary)
25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
Career development and progression opportunities
If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply