Senior Buyer

Sunshine Irrigation & Light Inc.; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer based near Maidenhead seeks a Senior Buyer/Category Specialist to implement long-term strategies and negotiate supplier contracts. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in a related field. This role offers a salary of £55,000 to £65,000, a bonus, and benefits including private healthcare and a pension plan.

Benefits

£55,000 to £65,000 salary

Up to 5% discretionary bonus

Car allowance

Private medical cover

Pension matched up to 8%

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in procurement strategic sourcing.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies and contract management.
• Experience supporting a complex supply chain in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term category strategies.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract execution.
• Monitor industry trends and supply chain risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering

MBA or related certification (e.g., CIPS, CPM)

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Senior Buyer and Category Specialist Maidenhead - £55,000 to £65,000, 5% Bonus, Car Allowance, and Private Healthcare

Melbreck Technical are working with a leading designer and manufacturer of special purpose electro-mechanical and electronic equipment based near Maidenhead.

Due to a planned expansion and succession planning for the next two to three years, they are actively looking for a Senior Buyer/Category Specialist to join the organisation as soon as possible.

This role comes with excellent career prospects as it is a critical position within the business's growth strategy.

Senior Buyer and Category Specialist Job Role

1. Develop and implement long-term category strategies to achieve cost savings, improve quality, on-time delivery, and reduce supply risk.
2. Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier assessment to identify sourcing opportunities, including supplier rationalisation.
3. Lead RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), supplier negotiations, cross-functional supplier selection, and contract negotiation/execution for strategic spend categories.
4. Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to understand their needs and align procurement strategies accordingly.
5. Support the Procurement Manager in managing supplier performance.
6. Monitor industry trends, supply chain risks, and market changes that may influence sourcing plans.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
8. Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reports to track category performance.
9. Identify opportunities for sustainability, innovation, and cost optimization.
10. Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.

Candidate Requirements

1. At least 5 to 7 years of experience in procurement strategic sourcing.
2. Strong understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
3. Excellent analytical, negotiation (especially around contracts and frame agreements), and stakeholder engagement skills.
4. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or related certification (e.g., CIPS, CPM) is a plus.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
6. Experience supporting the development and improvement of a complex supply chain within an engineering and manufacturing environment.
7. Exposure to the aerospace/defence market would be an advantage.
8. Experience working within MRP environments.

Benefits

• £55,000 to £65,000 salary
• Up to 5% discretionary bonus
• Car allowance
• Private medical cover
• Pension matched up to 8%
• 25 days leave plus bank holidays

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a forward-thinking business that offers excellent career growth opportunities.

If you are interested in this role, please Apply Now!