Senior Buyer (Manufacturing or Engineering)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST5
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30 (with additional hours as required)
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
Role Overview
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Senior Buyer to join a well‑established engineering company’s purchasing department in Stoke‑on‑Trent. This key role leads procurement activities, manages supplier relationships, and ensures the best value without compromising quality or delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Purchase materials and products using operational and strategic procurement methods.
* Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best commercial terms while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
* Drive efficiency in procurement processes and contribute to departmental KPIs.
* Manage supplier relationships, including resourcing initiatives and VA/VE exercises.
* Monitor and manage costs with strong commercial awareness.
* Work confidently with MRP systems to meet operational demands.
* Support offshore procurement where required.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven buying experience within manufacturing or engineering, steel fabrication desirable.
* Strong negotiation skills with suppliers at all levels.
* Commercially aware, balancing cost, quality, and delivery.
* Confident using MRP/ERP systems.
* Offshore procurement experience is an advantage.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Benefits
* Salary £45,000 – £55,000 per annum
* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
* Free on‑site parking
* Free tea and coffee facilities
* Discretionary annual profit share scheme
Closing date: 1 November 2025 (subject to change).
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