Senior Buyer

Michael Page; East Hampshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Modern manufacturing facility

Global supplier base exposure

Procurement development opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Senior Buyer to join an established manufacturing site in Hampshire. You will manage a global supplier base, purchase raw materials and components for production, and collaborate with Engineering, Production and Finance to ensure continuity of supply.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to continuous procurement improvement projects, and a supportive team focused on cost savings and stock health.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers and purchasing materials or components.
• Strong supplier relationship management and communication.
• Good commercial awareness and confidence supporting supplier negotiations.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to proactively manage supply issues and communicate with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborative, proactive, improvement-minded mindset.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing sectors would be advantageous but not essential.
• ERP implementation or system improvement experience would also be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activity across a portfolio of suppliers and materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and lead times.
• Ensure materials and components are available to support production and customer requirements.
• Proactively identify supply constraints and work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Support commercial negotiations and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Work with Operations to support inventory management and improve stock health.
• Maintain purchasing, supplier and lead-time information within the ERP/MRP system.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Finance and wider Procurement teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and systems.
• Challenge existing ways of working and help resolve root causes of procurement and supply issues.

Skills

Supplier relations

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join an established manufacturing business in Hampshire, managing suppliers and purchasing materials and components for production. You'll work closely with teams across the business to maintain supply, improve performance and support wider procurement improvements.

Client Details

Our client is an established manufacturing organisation operating within a highly regulated industry, producing specialist products and assemblies, with a strong focus on quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

Description

As the senior buyer, you will work as part of the site procurement team and be responsible for purchasing a range of raw materials, components and finished goods from a global supplier base.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day purchasing activity across a portfolio of suppliers and materials
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing suppliers
• Monitoring supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and lead times
• Ensuring materials and components are available to support production and customer requirements
• Proactively identifying potential supply constraints and working with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues
• Supporting commercial negotiations and identifying cost‑saving opportunities
• Working with Operations to support inventory management and improve overall stock health
• Maintaining accurate purchasing, supplier and lead‑time information within the ERP/MRP system
• Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Finance and wider Procurement teams
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and systems
• Challenging existing ways of working and helping to identify and resolve root causes of procurement and supply issues

Profile

• Previous experience within Procurement or Purchasing in a manufacturing environment
• Experience managing suppliers and purchasing materials or components
• Strong supplier relationship management and communication skills
• Good commercial awareness and confidence supporting supplier negotiations
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• The ability to proactively manage supply issues and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a wider team
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with an interest in continuous improvement
• Experience within pharmaceutical, life sciences or another regulated manufacturing sector would be advantageous but is not essential
• Experience supporting ERP implementation or system improvement projects would also be beneficial but not essential

Above all, we're looking for someone who is a strong communicator and team player, who is comfortable taking ownership and looking for opportunities to improve how things are done.

Job Offer

• Salary between £40,000 and £50,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working
• Modern manufacturing facility in Hampshire
• Opportunity to join a business investing in its procurement function
• Exposure to a global supplier base and a broad range of materials and components
• Opportunity to get involved in continuous improvement and future systems projects
• Supportive, collaborative working environment with scope to develop within procurement

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.