Senior Buyer

Nicholas Associates Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering business is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage supplier relationships and lead a small team. The role involves overseeing procurement processes and maintaining optimal inventory levels, essential for manufacturing operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for those with experience within engineering and manufacturing environments, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Occupational Sick Pay

Death in service x2 of salary

Pension scheme

Annual leave increasing with service

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a buying capacity within engineering.
• Leadership experience or ability to manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage designated suppliers effectively.
• Lead monthly order book reviews to enhance supplier performance.
• Oversee inventory levels to ensure business continuity.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Numeracy skills

Job description

• Job Reference: JN -052025-62691_1750325071

Do you have a background buying materials and consumables within a Manufacturing environment?

Are you looking to work for a first class precision engineering business?

If so then please read on.

Salary: Up to £45000

Hours: 7am/8am start time finishing at 4pm/5pm Monday to Thursday and Fridays a finish time of 12:00.

Holidays: 5.6 weeks of annual leave per year inc. bank holidays, increasing to 6.6 weeks inc. bank holidays following 1 year of continuous service.

Benefits: Occupational Sick Pay, death in service x2 of salary, pension scheme.

Overview:

Working within a first-class precision engineering business that manufacture components with methods such as CNC Machining, Sheet metal and Fabrication, we now require a Senior Buyer to lead a team of 2 buyers reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

Brief overview of accountabilities

- Effective day to day management of your designated suppliers

- Lead monthly order book reviews with designated suppliers to identify performance improvements

- Lead the project management of key purchasing projects

- Manage inventory levels where applicable to an optimum level to ensure business continuity

- Ensure internal systems are kept up to date with supplier inputs (lead times, pricing, delivery dates etc)

The ideal candidate Senior Buyer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

- Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment that manufacture and assemble components - machining, sheet metal and fabrication or similar

- Previous experience working in a buying capacity within an engineering environment with some leadership duties or the capacity to manage and lead a team.

- Strong communication and numeracy skills

Commutable from: Derby, Burton, Long Eaton, Heanor and surrounding areas

If you are interested in the Senior Buyer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this position.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.