Senior Buyer - Procurement & Supply Chain
£36,000 - £52,000 base + additional benefits
Kidderminster | Fully On-Site
We are seeking a Senior Buyer to join a dynamic procurement team who will be responsible for providing procurement solutions to the Business, with sustainability and competitive sourcing in mind.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled procurement specialist to manage a portfolio of suppliers, deliver strategic sourcing solutions, and play a key role in ensuring operational excellence across both production and non-production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of suppliers, including sourcing, RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier agreements.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions to secure competitive and sustainable supply solutions.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, conducting business reviews and resolving performance issues.
- Undertake supplier onboarding and maintain compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and provide regular reporting and analysis.
- Support internal teams, including Sales and Marketing, by ensuring supplier quotations underpin customer bids.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities, track savings, and report on progress against targets.
- Act as a brand ambassador during external supplier visits and maintain proactive communication across stakeholders.
- Manage risk across the supplier portfolio, including compliance with regulatory frameworks such as REACH.
Required Skills & Experience
- Level 4 CIPS qualification or 5+ years' experience in a similar procurement role.
- Strong experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and ERP systems (SAP, Tropos, or similar).
- Excellent organisational, analytical, and numerical skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Commercially minded with experience delivering cost savings and optimising procurement processes.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable Experience
- Manufacturing or defence industry background.
- Knowledge of UK Government security classifications and import/export regulations.
- Experience with EN9100 or similar quality management standards.
- Project management training or qualification.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, "can-do" attitude with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Team player, adaptable, and resilient, with high standards of integrity and professionalism.
- Strong commitment to delivering results while maintaining excellent supplier and stakeholder relationships.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead procurement initiatives, shape supplier strategy, and make a tangible impact within a high-performing team