A leading organisation in the defence and manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their procurement team. You will be at the heart of shaping an agile and sustainable supply chain, ensuring timely delivery of technically compliant materials and services across the UK and Europe. The role offers a unique blend of responsibility, autonomy, and teamwork, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting major manufacturing programmes by developing robust procurement strategies for high-value materials. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Developing and implementing procurement strategies for high-value materials and critical suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of technically compliant goods and services.
* Creating procurement documentation such as RFIs (Requests for Information) and RFQs (Requests for Quotation) to support international bid campaigns and spares packages.
* Sourcing goods or services promptly, evaluating supplier proposals thoroughly, and formalising supplier selection based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
* Building and maintaining strategic supplier relationships through regular communication, fostering trust and mutual understanding.
* Negotiating pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with suppliers to achieve optimal outcomes aligned with budgetary and programme requirements.
This role requires 4 days on-site in their Greater Manchester office, closely linked to the tram and trainlines. You have the option to work from home on a Friday where you get a 1pm early finish for the week.
What You Bring
To excel as a Senior Buyer in this organisation’s procurement team, you will bring proven experience from previous roles involving supply chain management or procurement within large-scale environments.
* Proven experience in supply chain management or procurement roles within complex organisations is essential for success in this position.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is necessary for manipulating data sets and producing detailed analysis reports that inform decision-making processes.
* Ability to present data clearly in group settings is vital for effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.
* Established negotiation skills are needed to build strong relationships with both internal teams and strategic partners while influencing positive outcomes.
* Experience reading engineering drawings along with an understanding of Bills of Materials structures provides valuable insight into technical requirements.
The Company
This organisation stands out due to its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where every team member feels valued. The company invests heavily in training opportunities so staff can continue developing their professional skills over time. Supportive leadership encourages open communication across departments; knowledge sharing is actively promoted through regular team interactions. Diversity is celebrated here and there’s a genuine focus on nurturing talent from under-represented groups within the industry. The organisation’s reputation for dependability stems from its dedication not only towards delivering high-quality products but also towards empowering employees through communal growth initiatives. By joining this team as a Senior Buyer you’ll become part of a network that values collaboration above all else: together everyone achieves more than they could alone.
How to Apply
Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on jess.vernal@robertwalters.com or 07823647177.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Job Details
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain
* Focus: Purchasing / Procurement
* Industry: Purchasing and Procurement
* Workplace Type: Hybrid
* Experience Level: Mid Management
* Location: Manchester
* Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum + Competitive Package
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