Senior Buyer

Barclay Meade

Posted 10 days ago, valid for 7 days

Ilminster, Somerset TA199BD, England

£38,000 - £45,600 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A high-tech manufacturer is seeking a Senior Buyer with procurement experience, ideally in an engineering or manufacturing setting.
The role requires a motivated self-starter who can effectively manage supplier relationships and supply chain operations.
Key responsibilities include purchasing direct materials, managing supply chain activities, and collaborating with production and engineering teams.
Candidates should have prior experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer, along with MRP/ERP familiarity and knowledge of LEAN techniques.
The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 to £50,000 and requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

High-tech manufacturer require a Senior Buyer. Applicants need procurement experience, ideally as a Buyer or Senior Buyer within an engineering or manufacturing business, and be confident performing operational and strategic procurement tasks.

The Senior Buyer will join a small, but high-performing team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting to a Procurement Manager. The Senior Buyer should be a motivated, self-starter who can get the best out of suppliers and supply chain partners, while operating relatively autonomously. The procurement function continues to grow and evolve as the business expands and now is an excellent time to join.

Specific duties of the Senior Buyer include:

Purchase direct materials and services for manufacturing in response to MRP signals
Day-to-day supply chain management activities - driving suppliers against OTD/OTIF metrics
Sourcing/Tendering activities, through to negotiation and approval of new supply chain partners
Monitor inventory levels
Collaborate with stakeholders in production and engineering re: supplier NCR etc.
Support Procurement Manager in evolution and driving new processes and efficiencies into the Procurement/Supply Chain function

Senior Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

Previous procurement experience, ideally at Buyer or Senior Buyer level
MRP/ERP experience
Familiarity with the demands on procurement in a production manufacturing or engineering environment
Knowledge of VMI/Kanban/LEAN techniques is advantageous
Great relationship builder and team player

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