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 handling large volumes of data, with a lean and improvement-focused mindset
Independent, solution-oriented “fixer” able to work with minimal supervision and manage complex commodities (castings/forgings highly desirable)
If this role resonates with you, please respond with an updated copy of your CV