Senior Buyer
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Robert Half are working with a business within the manufacturing sector who are seeking a experienced Senior Buyer to join its established procurement team.
The Role
As Senior Buyer, you will manage the procurement of materials, components, and services to support manufacturing operations. You will ensure continuity of supply, drive cost optimisation, and maintain high levels of quality and supplier performance.
Key responsibilities include:
Raising purchase orders in line with internal procedures
Issuing RFQs, analysing quotations, and recommending best commercial and technical options
Negotiating with suppliers on pricing, terms, and delivery
Maintaining quarterly supplier performance reports
Conducting supplier visits to assess capability, capacity, and ethical standards
Identifying and onboarding new suppliers to reduce single-source risk
Managing shipping requests and associated administrative tasks
Monitoring stock levels, demand, and safety stock requirements
Updating BOM pricing and making approved online purchases
Maintaining supplier certificates and compliance documents
Preparing weekly inventory reports
Tracking supplier delivery schedules and escalating concerns
Analysing delivery and quality trends and implementing corrective actions
Training and supporting junior purchasing staff
Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and professional standards (including CIPS Code of Conduct)
About You
Person Specification
Purchasing experience ideally within a manufacturing environment
Strong organisational and documentation skills
Competent in writing, reading, and following procedures
Excellent communication skills
Working knowledge of Office 365 and Business Central
High attention to detail
Ability to mentor or train junior team members
CIPS Level 4 (or working towards it)
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