Senior Buyer in Horsham

Joining the Purchasing team at our Horsham office and reporting to the Supply Chain & Continuous Improvement Manager, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for executing the supply chain strategy, developing and driving strong risk mitigated supply partnerships, to ensure the delivery of quality products and services on plan, at the lowest cost of ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement activities for an engineering-based supplier portfolio.
• Develop and drive strong supply partnerships identifying opportunities to climb the value chain and maximise value add to deliver a high performing agile supply chain network.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement in all that we do.
• Executing regular business reviews, examining performance, and setting improvement goals to meet functional objectives.
• Perform regular risk assessments and supplier audits, validating suppliers and their investments to ensure that our combined business directions remain convergent.
• Deploy problem solving techniques to drive a step change in supplier performance and resolve issues at a root cause level.
• Identify and develop new supply sources capable of meeting our demanding specifications and commercial needs.
• Facilitate the introduction of new parts, adapting the supply chain to support emerging needs.
• Prepare Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation.
• Execute change, managing the process of engagement, disengagement and change management.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong analytically with good IT skills and a working knowledge of using MRP/ERP systems.
• Experienced in technical, engineering and machined part buying with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and understand associated manufacturing processes.

Desirable

• Experience of working within integrated project management teams.
• Forming and constructing contracts.
• CIPS Level 4 or above.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage.
• A team player able to liaise and work collaboratively cross functionally.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills.
• Organised, with a high attention to detail.
• Proactive, able to plan, organise, execute, and monitor performance across the supply chain, driving for results.
• Resilient, agile, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Able to operate under pressure, multi-task and deliver to exacting timescales.

Work Life Balance

• 37.5 hour working week.
• Lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Christmas closure.
• Holiday purchasing scheme.

Benefits

• Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%.
• Income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline.
• Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees.
• Regular sports and social activities.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme.
• Excellent learning & development opportunities.
• Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations.

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries: Defense and Space, Manufacturing