Senior Buyer

A prominent supplier of electrical and mechanical workshop equipment in the UK is currently seeking a dedicated Senior Buyer to join their team based in Epping. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary of £60,000, making this an attractive opportunity for experienced professionals in the field.

As a Senior Buyer, the chosen candidate will play a crucial role in the procurement process, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that the company receives the best value for their purchases. This position offers the chance for career growth and development within a reputable organisation known for their high-quality products and services.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in procurement and supply chain management, with a strong understanding of the electrical and mechanical equipment industry.

Role responsibilities of the Senior Buyer include:

• Raising all purchase order for all items with the nominated suppliers
• Oversee the dispatch and shipping process with the supplier and the nominated Freight Agent
• Forecast future demand, including seasonal products and calculate stock requirements
• Chase suppliers to ensure timely delivery of all agreed shipments
• Identify new items for sourcing for the product portfolio
• Responsible for Continuous Product Improvement across all nominated Suppliers.

Person Specification of the Senior Buyer:

• Previous experience procuring finished electrical or mechanical goods
• Previous experience working with international supplies ideally from the Far East
• High attention to detail and extremely organised
• Competent at managing supplier relationships and cost negotiation skills

Salary

Up to £60k

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, purchasing manager, procurement manager, strategic buyer or purchasing team leader