Senior Buyer

As a Senior Buyer, you will play a vital role in managing the procurement process to ensure the efficient and timely acquisition of goods and services.

• * Ensuring purchase orders are placed in a timely manner in relation to new components required for NPI and checking progress to ensure they are delivered to schedule.
  * Negotiate on pricing, quantities and lead times.
  * Ensuring any last-minute design changes are actioned in a timely manner.
  * Maintaining the correct level of stock to fulfil production requirements and maintain an optimal level of stock holding
  * Work alongside all departments within the business and communicate effectively with them on forecasted arrival dates for stock.
  * Producing reports on purchasing related activities.
  * Working within the ERP system to generate purchase orders that form the basis of regular stock purchasing, in line with forecast agreed from sales.
  * Record and maintain accurate computerised records of all purchasing activities.
  * Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, market conditions, and potential risks and opportunities.
  * Stay updated on industry trends, new products, and market conditions to make informed purchasing decisions

• * Able to communicate well, adapting to a wide range of people
  * Creative and problem solver
  * Excellent numerical skills with the ability to analyse information and prepare reports
  * A hardworking and reliable attitude, able to work autonomously but collaboratively
  * Able to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines
  * Self-motivated and sets high standards
  * Able to remain calm and focused under pressure
  * Willing to take on new challenges and driven to continually improve
  * Strong IT skills, with experience in Microsoft Office
  * Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (desirable)
  * ERP Software experience necessary (Priority desirable but not essential

If you are an experienced Senior Buyer looking for a new challenge in a dynamic industry, our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with excellent career development opportunities. Apply now to join their team!