Senior Buyer

Telford

Monday Friday (onsite) 8:45am till 5pm (37.5 hrs)

Package:

Up to £37,000 per annum (depending on experience)

25 days annual leave + stats

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

Performance based bonus

The Client:

Were excited to be partnering with a leading global manufacturing business based in Telfordan

organisation thats seen impressive, sustained growth over the past decade. Theyre now looking to add

a Senior Buyer to their high-performing Supply Chain team.

In this key role, youll work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end procurement across goods, materials, and services, all while championing the companys forward-thinking sustainability goals.

If youre an experienced procurement professional ready to take your career to the next level within an innovative, values-driven business with a stellar industry reputationthis is the opportunity for you.

The Role:

Lead the procurement of all direct and indirect commodities, ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Maintain optimal stock levels aligned with company goals to support efficient production
Oversee key contracted services to siteincluding waste management, energy, and facilitiesensuring value and reliability
Translate demand forecasts into actionable plans to keep supply aligned with business needs
Own the full supplier lifecycle, from sourcing and tenders to development and ongoing performance management
Lead contract negotiations and renewals, ensuring alignment with commercial and strategic objectives
Make the most of the supplier portal to streamline processes and improve visibility
Play a key role in ERP implementation and maximise system usage for procurement efficiency
Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through benchmarking and continuous improvement
Mentor more inexperienced team members driving performance and professional growth

The person:

Proven track record in Purchasing, Procurement, and Supply Chain within a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment
Experienced in both direct and indirect procurement categories with strategic oversight
Confident working with global suppliers and international partners to drive seamless collaboration
In-depth understanding of procurement processes, with the ability to influence and shape long-term strategy
Background in senior roles such as Senior Buyer, or Purchasing Supervisor
Experienced in using supplier portal systems to streamline and enhance procurement operations
Proficient in ERP systems and a power user of MS Excel for data-driven decision-making

The application process:

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours.If you do not hear from us within this time your details wont be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us

Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client.Whether youre seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract youll find us easy to deal with.Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales.Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment.With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

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