Senior Buyer Telford Up to £45,000 per annum (doe) Monday – Friday (37.5hrs per week) – On-site Benefits: Up to 25 days annual leave Stats with service Private Healthcare Other enhancement We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Buyer to join a dynamic and successful SME manufacturing and engineering business. With a strong reputation and a portfolio of high-profile customers across a diverse range of sectors. As Senior Buyer, you will take ownership of procurement activities across the site, covering all commodities and managing both day-to-day purchasing operations as well as contributing to the development and negotiation of strategic contracts, terms, and supplier relationships. This is a pivotal role with real impact, ideal for a commercially astute professional looking to influence procurement strategy within a thriving engineering environment. The Senior Buyer will be getting involved in: * Leading the development and implementation of procurement strategies aligned with customer projects and business objectives * Sourcing and securing a wide range of goods, materials, and services to support efficient operational delivery * Building and managing strong supplier relationships, negotiating contracts to achieve best value in pricing, terms, and performance * Managing stock levels and inventory control in line with financial guidelines and operational needs * Driving strategic improvements across the procurement function * Ensuring supplier due diligence, onboarding, and compliance with quality and regulatory standards * Monitoring and reporting on procurement performance to inform continuous improvement and decision-making Skills and Experience * A strong Purchasing background within a Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager role, or currently a Buyer looking for step up into a Senior Buyer role. * Proven procurement experience in an SME manufacturing or engineering environment, handling both day-to-day buying and strategic sourcing * Skilled in supplier negotiation, contract management, and cross-functional collaboration * CIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential The application process: Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment. About Us Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you. Reference: AA26578