1. A senior, influential Procurement role
2. Competitive Salary up to £50,000
About Our Client
Our client is an established and expanding organisation operating within a technically complex engineering and manufacturing environment. They are investing in their procurement function to strengthen supplier performance, drive cost efficiency, and support continued business growth.
Job Description
3. Lead procurement activity across key categories, with a strong focus on Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) and engineering spend
4. Act as a senior escalation point and commercial lead for UK and international suppliers
5. Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to deliver sustainable cost savings
6. Benchmark supplier pricing and identify opportunities for continuous cost reduction
7. Source, evaluate, and onboard alternative suppliers to reduce risk and improve competitiveness
8. Manage supplier performance across delivery, quality, and pricing accuracy
9. Support and influence procurement strategy alongside the Purchasing Director
10. Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes, systems, and the supplier base
11. Contribute to stock management, forecasting, and broader supply chain optimisation
12. Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure operational and commercial requirements are met
The Successful Applicant
A successful Senior Buyer should have:
13. Proven experience in a senior buying or procurement role within engineering, manufacturing, construction, or distribution
14. Strong background working with international suppliers and import processes
15. Demonstrable success in negotiation, cost reduction, and supplier performance management
16. Commercially astute and confident challenging decisions to drive better outcomes
17. Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability in a senior role
18. Highly organised with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
19. Experience using ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is desirable but not essential
What's on Offer
20. A senior, influential procurement role within a growing and evolving business
21. Clear opportunities for progression and professional development
22. Supportive and collaborative working culture
23. Competitive salary of £40,000-£50,000 plus benefits
24. Company pension and on‑site parking
25. Full‑time, permanent position
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Senior Buyer in the industrial and manufacturing industry, we encourage you to apply today!