Senior Buyer - Directs
* 12 month contract
* £300-£350 per day inside IR35 via umbrella
* Hybrid working 3 days office based, 2 days from home
* January start date
* Midlands
We're recruiting a Senior Operational Buyer to join a high-performing procurement function within a global engineering and manufacturing business operating across complex, regulated industrial markets.
This is a hands-on, analytical role suited to a confident self-starter who thrives in complexity, high data volumes, and operational problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
* Own day-to-day procurement activity across a complex portfolio, ensuring timely PO release, data integrity, and supplier performance
* Analyse part movement, pricing, and demand to drive optimisation and informed decision-making
* Manage supplier relationships, including negotiations, issue resolution, and support to qualification and evaluation processes
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with P2P processes, procurement guidelines, and systems
Key Skills & Requirements
* Strong experience using SAP
* 5+ years' experience in direct procurement, ideally within aerospace or industrial environments
* Highly analytical, confident ha...
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