Senior Buyer

SF Recruitment (Nottingham); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement specialist agency is seeking a Senior Buyer for a critical role in a SME business based in Derby, UK. The successful candidate will create supply plans and manage purchasing of materials for production schedules. This fast-paced position demands strong communication skills and a solid background in procurement and planning, alongside data analysis and inventory management expertise. Join a dynamic team and contribute to maintaining effective supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Procurement and Planning is essential.
• Solid knowledge of data analysis, inventory management, and forecasting techniques.
• Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop short, medium, and long-range supply plans.
• Deliver supply plans to support all Business Areas.
• Report on non-availability of materials and provide action plans.
• Buy materials and parts for production schedules.
• Assist with onboarding new suppliers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Data analysis

Inventory management

Forecasting techniques

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Senior Buyer

Procurement

Derby

SF Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity recruiting for a SME business based in Derby. The client is looking for a Senior Buyer to join their Procurement team. This is a critical role responsible for creating supply plans and buying materials and parts for the Production schedule. This is a fast-paced role responding to business needs whilst meeting service levels. You will need excellent communication skills as you will be required to work closely with internal teams to ensure an effective flow of information as well as building strong relationships with key suppliers.

To be considered for this role it is essential you have previous Procurement and Planning experience and understand the processes. You will need solid knowledge of data analysis, inventory management and forecasting techniques. You will need to be highly organised with problem solving skills.

Scope of role

• Develop short, medium, and long-range supply plans for items produced internally and externally
• Deliver supply plans to support all Business Areas with an effective planning process
• Report on non-availability of materials and potential shortages and provide an action plan to alleviate supply issues
• Buying of materials and parts for the production schedules and material supply services
• Assist with the onboarding of new suppliers which could lead to cost savings and imp...