Senior Buyer

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Buyer Purchasing Manager in Central Derby. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement experience, a strong track record in negotiations, and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively. Responsibilities include sourcing materials, cost savings negotiations, and inventory management. Degree-level qualification and CIPS Level 4 preferred. Salary up to £42,000 p/a.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong negotiation skills and record of cost reductions.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials and services focused on manufacturing.
• Engage with stakeholders for sourcing materials.
• Lead vendor negotiations and promote cost savings.
• Manage inventory and minimize obsolete stock.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

MRP/ERP proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Degree-level qualification

CIPS Level 4 preferred

Job description

Senior Buyer Purchasing Manager Central Derby Up to £42,000 p/a

To ensure the effective sourcing and expediting of all materials to support business operations and assist the Supply Chain & Procurement team in coordinating material requirements in line with management systems and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Procure direct and indirect materials and services, with a focus on manufacturing and engineering categories.
• Engage early with internal stakeholders and suppliers to source the best products for all projects.
• Lead vendor negotiations and develop a roadmap for cost savings.
• Build long-term partnerships with suppliers and drive performance improvements in collaboration with other functions.
• Ensure timely and complete delivery of materials in accordance with operational and project requirements.
• Actively manage relationships across engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve material issues and respond to demand changes.
• Manage inventory, minimize obsolete stock, and establish safety stock levels for critical materials.
• Deliver functional KPIs focused on cost, cash flow, quality, and service.
• Reduce invoice queries and support resolution.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks and project work as required.
• Perform any other duties as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Extensive procurement experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of achieving cost reductions.
• Experience managing high-level supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems for supply chain and inventory management.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong internal relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and proactively solve problems.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification.
• CIPS Level 4 preferred.
• Full UK driving license.

About Ford & Stanley group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.