Senior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Senior Buyer to oversee critical component sourcing from global suppliers. This role requires strong negotiation skills and offers the chance to shape procurement strategy while maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate has international procurement experience, particularly in China, and a degree in engineering or supply chain. Occasional overseas travel is expected.

Benefits

Career development in a fast-moving manufacturing environment

High responsibility with low bureaucracy

Qualifications

• Thorough international procurement experience, predominantly in China.
• Solid understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience sourcing precision-machined components.
• Open to occasional overseas travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of precision-machined parts from global suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts to secure the best value while maintaining quality.
• Influence long-term procurement strategy in a low bureaucracy environment.

Skills

International procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Strategic mindset

Sourcing precision-machined components

Education

Degree in engineering, supply chain or similar

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Senior Buyer - International Markets - to 60k + Benefits

A leading manufacturer in the oil, gas, and precision engineering sector is looking for a Senior Buyer to take charge of sourcing critical components from global suppliers. This is a high-impact role where your ability to negotiate hard, build resilient supply chains, and reduce costs will directly shape business performance.

You'll lead the procurement of precision-machined parts, working across international markets to secure the best value while maintaining quality and delivery standards. This role offers real autonomy and the chance to influence long-term procurement strategy without corporate red tape.

What you’ll need:

- Thorough International procurement experience – predominantly China

- Solid understanding of ERP/MRP systems

- Experience sourcing precision-machined components

- Based within 40 minutes of Knutsford and open to occasional overseas travel

- A degree in engineering, supply chain or similar

- Experience in oil & gas, valves, or exotic materials

What’s on offer?

High responsibility, low bureaucracy

Career development in a fast-moving manufacturing environment

If you're a sharp negotiator with a strategic mindset and strong global sourcing experience - I want to hear from you