Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00am - 16:30pm
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and commercially focused
Senior Buyer
to join an established business within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic procurement professional to play a key role in ensuring the continuous supply of goods, materials and services, while driving supplier performance, improving commercial outcomes and developing purchasing strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the continuous supply of goods, materials and services across the business
- Lead category management activities and oversee accurate and timely purchase order processing
- Interpret material requirements and demand across different areas of the business
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms and resolving supply issues
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through effective sourcing and supplier negotiations
- Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities and opportunities to introduce new suppliers
- Manage supplier performance through regular reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support and implement departmental purchasing strategies
- Develop and monitor KPIs, contributing to reporting and stakeholder engagement
- Improve purchasing processes, reporting and data-led decision-making
- Provide support with complex supplier and supply chain challenges
- Mentor and develop colleagues, supporting the wider team and deputising for the Purchasing Director when required
Experience and Skills Required
- Extensive procurement or purchasing experience, ideally within manufacturing
- Strong strategic sourcing experience, including overseas sourcing
- Approximately 15–20 years' experience within a procurement or purchasing function
- Experience within metal fabrication, timber or plastics manufacturing would be advantageous
- Excellent negotiation, commercial and analytical skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Proven experience building and maintaining effective supplier partnerships
- Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
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Senior Buyer in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd
KPI Recruiting Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional development. Located in Telford, employees benefit from a dynamic environment where they can enhance their HR skills while contributing to meaningful projects within the senior leadership team. With opportunities for growth and a focus on employee well-being, this role promises a rewarding experience for those looking to make a difference in HR administration.
