Senior Buyer - Engineering / Manufacturing Environment
Location: UK (hybrid working available)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
We're supporting a leading, high-technology engineering organisation delivering complex systems into highly regulated sectors. As part of continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Buyer to take ownership of strategic procurement activities across a diverse supplier base.
This is a key role within the procurement function, offering the opportunity to influence sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and cost optimisation across technically complex programmes.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activity, ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services in line with business objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading sourcing activities across mechanical, electrical, and engineered components
Negotiating contracts, pricing, and long-term agreements with suppliers
Developing and managing supplier relationships to improve performance, quality, and delivery
Supporting new product introduction (NPI) and engineering programmes
Driving cost reduction initiatives and value engineering opportunities
Ensuring compliance with internal governance and external regulatory requirements
Working cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and programme teams
About You
You will be an experienced procurement professional with a background in engineering, manufacturing, or a similarly technical environment.
Key requirements:
Proven experience in a Buyer or Senior Buyer position within a technical industry
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Experience sourcing complex or engineered components
Ability to read and understand technical drawings/specifications
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
Commercially astute with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Desirable:
Experience within defence, aerospace, or other regulated sectors
Knowledge of quality standards and compliance frameworks
CIPS qualification or working towards
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working model
Opportunity to work on complex, high-value engineering programmes
Career progression within a growing and strategically important function
If you're looking to step into a role where you can genuinely influence supplier strategy and contribute to cutting-edge engineering projects, this is an excellent opportunity to consider.
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