Senior Buyer

Reevr; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering and technology firm is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their team in Hayes, London. The role involves managing supplier performance, creating purchase orders, and driving cost savings through strategic procurement practices. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and be capable of working within a fast-paced environment. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 per annum and excellent benefits, including 25 holidays plus bank holidays and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Ability to drive cost savings and procurement efficiencies.
• Understanding of supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct and indirect suppliers ensuring SLA compliance.
• Process purchase orders meeting quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and drive efficiencies.
• Support product change requests and assess impact on capacity plans.

Skills

Proven experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing or engineering environment

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems

Strong analytical skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

CIPS, APICS, or similar professional procurement qualification

Tools

Oracle JD Edwards

Job description

Job Description

Buyer

Location: Hayes, London

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum

Working Pattern: 4 days on site, 1 day from home, flexible hours

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays

Benefits: Excellent benefits package

We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join a dynamic engineering and technology team based in Hayes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Buyer who is organised, proactive, and eager to contribute to operational efficiency while managing supplier relationships and procurement strategies.

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for creating and processing purchase orders, managing supplier performance, and delivering cost savings through effective negotiation and procurement best practices. The successful Buyer will also develop sourcing strategies, manage KPIs, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key Buyer within the team, managing direct and indirect suppliers and ensuring SLA compliance
• Process purchase orders in line with quality, cost, and delivery targets
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and drive procurement efficiencies
• Support product change requests and assess impact on capacity plans
• Manage and mitigate supplier risks, including component obsolescence
• Develop and implement purchasing and inventory management strategies
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders on new projects

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Buyer in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Oracle JD Edwards preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review costs and supplier performance
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
• CIPS, APICS, or similar professional procurement qualification advantageous
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

If you are a motivated Buyer looking for a role where you can take ownership, make an impact, and develop professionally, we would love to hear from you.