Advanced Materials Manufacturing & Engineering
Gloucestershire
Circa £55,000 p.a. + Strong Benefits Package
Senior level procurement within advanced manufacturing and engineering.
A highly respected advanced materials manufacturing and engineering business is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead direct sourcing activity across a diverse and technically demanding project portfolio.
This is not a routine purchasing role but one with genuine commercial input.
You will be sourcing engineered components, specialist materials and technical services in support of complex, customer-driven manufacturing programmes across multiple end-user sectors including; Defence, Aerospace, Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing.
The Opportunity
Operating within a small but dynamic, project-led Procurement team, you will take ownership of direct procurement activity, ensuring materials, components and specialist sub-contract services are sourced competitively, delivered on time and aligned with demanding technical and certification driven specifications.
The business supports a broad spectrum of industries, requiring agility, strong supplier relationships and sound commercial judgement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead direct sourcing activity for raw materials, engineered components and technical sub-contract services
* Support multiple concurrent technical projects across varied customer sectors
* Negotiate pricing, terms and framework agreements to protect margin
* Work closely with Engineering, Production and Project teams to understand specification and lead-time requirements
* Identify and qualify new suppliers to mitigate risk and improve resilience
* Manage supplier performance, quality and delivery metrics
* Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising technical integrity
* Support long-lead and complex procurement planning
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in direct procurement within manufacturing or engineering
* Exposure to sourcing technical components or advanced materials
* Strong negotiation and commercial skills
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
* Experience working within project-driven or low-to-medium volume environments
* Supplier development and performance management capability
* Strong stakeholder management across technical and operational teams
Why Join?
* Diverse and technically interesting sourcing portfolio
* Exposure to advanced engineering applications across multiple sectors
* High level of autonomy and influence
* Opportunity to shape supplier strategy and cost performance
* Stable, forward-thinking manufacturing environment
How to Apply
To apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10292.
Desired Skills and Experience
Procurement, Purchasing, Buyer, Commercial, Negotiation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, CIPS, Direct
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