At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead key purchasing projects and manage global supply chains.
- Company: Established SME manufacturer known for high-quality bespoke products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £50,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and Christmas shutdown.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career progression in a secure environment.
- Why this job: Join a growing company and make a real impact on purchasing strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in supplier management and negotiation, ideally within manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Handley James are proud to be partnering with a well-established SME manufacturer, renowned for delivering high-quality bespoke products. As a result of continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to further strengthen their purchasing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to join a well-established SME and make a real difference to the business.
As Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for leading key purchasing projects. You will take full responsibility for:
- The management of key commodities and purchasing strategies
- Balancing strategic purchasing with transactional elements
- Managing a Global supply base
- Leading purchasing projects
As an experienced Buyer or Senior Buyer, it is essential that you have experience in a manufacturer and ideally an SME. You will be experienced in supplier management, supplier negotiation and cost down initiatives. You will be open to continued development and support as well as have the confidence to drive your own initiatives. Experience in commodity management and/or market analysis would be a distinct advantage.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an established, secure and growing manufacturer in order to further support their progression. This role offers a very competitive basic salary of up to £50,000 and an excellent holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays plus Christmas Shutdown in addition to the 25. This is an opportunity with a growing manufacturer, so progression is available.
Senior Buyer in Gloucester employer: Handley James
Join a dynamic SME manufacturer that prides itself on delivering high-quality bespoke products, where your role as Senior Buyer will be pivotal in shaping purchasing strategies and leading key projects. With a competitive salary of up to £50,000, generous holiday entitlement, and a culture that fosters employee growth and progression, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a supportive environment.
