An exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join a well-established organisation based in Worcester with a salary up to £40,000. This Senior Buyer will sit in the purchasing department with excellent progression opportunities.
Candidates who have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a defence or aerospace environment will be well suited for this role.
Role responsibility of the Senior Buyer include:
- Developing and implementing purchasing strategies to achieve cost savings and improve supplier performance.
- Supporting bid submissions by collaborating with internal teams and ensuring all necessary purchasing information is accurate and timely.
- Monitoring and managing supplier performance, addressing any issues that arise to maintain strong partnerships.
- Leading and managing a small team of buyers, providing guidance and support in their daily activities to achieve OTIF targets.
- Conducting market/data analysis to identify trends, potential suppliers and opportunities for improvement.
Person specification of the Senior Buyer include:
- Proven experience as a Buyer, with a strong track record in purchasing and supply chain management.
- Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Services (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Salary
£35k-£40k
This role requires 100% onsite presence.
This role will be well suited if you have held a position in procurement or purchasing as a Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Lead Buyer, Procurement Lead, Purchasing Lead, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Specialist, Procurement Team Leader, or Principle Buyer.