Senior Buyer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer to join a world-renowned British manufacturer. You'll work at the heart of global Procurement, influencing sourcing strategies and managing supplier performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment and a relevant degree. This position offers excellent salary, pension, and development opportunities within a stable and supportive culture.

Benefits

10% pension

Holidays

Health benefits

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of new product introduction (NPI).

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers.
• Support category strategy development.

Skills

Experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Skilled in category management

Commercial acumen

Education

Relevant degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

CIPS qualification

Job description

Senior Buyer - Build Your Career with a True British Global Success Story

Staffordshire, on-site. Excellent salary, 10% pension, holidays, health plus more.

Join a world-renowned British manufacturer and play your part in shaping the future of a company that continues to set the standard for innovation, quality, and engineering excellence. With a proud heritage and a strong global footprint, this is a business built on stability, family values, and long-term growth - and right now, it's an incredibly exciting time to be part of the journey.

Why Join...

Here, you're not just another number - you're part of a team that invests in your development and empowers you to grow. You'll be joining an established, respected organisation offering real job security, career progression, and the chance to make a visible impact on a global scale.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Buyer , you'll be at the heart of our global Procurement function - working with suppliers and stakeholders around the world to deliver materials, components, and services that keep production running smoothly. You'll influence sourcing strategies, shape supplier performance, and ensure our purchasing operations deliver maximum value.

This is a role where your decisions matter. You'll liaise between category management and the wider supply chain, identifying opportunities for improvement, driving cost efficiency, and ensuring our suppliers meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations, ensuring best value, quality, and service.
• Support category strategy development and supplier performance initiatives.
• Deliver sourcing projects covering tendering, contracting, cost saving, and capacity management.
• Oversee supplier improvement programmes and ensure effective implementation of new product launches.
• Monitor and adapt procurement strategies in line with changing business priorities.

About You

You'll bring experience of purchasing within a manufacturing environment, supported by a relevant degree (or equivalent) in Business or Engineering. Skilled in category management, budget control, and supplier contracts, you combine strong commercial acumen with the confidence to influence at every level.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills are key, as is your ability to build lasting partnerships. CIPS qualification is an advantage, but equally valuable is your practical knowledge of new product introduction (NPI), cost management, and project delivery.

What's In It for You

• A secure, long-term career with a British brand recognised worldwide
• Continuous development and clear progression opportunities
• The chance to work on high-impact projects across an international supply chain
• A supportive, values-driven culture that rewards initiative and performance

If you're looking for long-term stability, challenge, and the opportunity to grow within a truly global business - this is your next career move. Apply today and take the next step in your procurement journey.

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