Senior Buyer

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Marden, Kent is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage purchasing requirements and mentor team members. Applicants must have CIPS qualification and must possess SAP experience. Responsibilities include supporting the purchasing team, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. This role offers a salary up to GBP40,000 per annum, permanent contract, and professional development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Salary up to GBP40,000 per annum DOE

Permanent role, 35 hours per week

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have SAP experience.
• CIPS qualification with strong purchasing knowledge.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the purchasing team to meet project deadlines.
• Cover purchasing duties during the Supply Chain Manager's absence.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and capital expenditure advice.
• Oversee materials requirement planning and ensure accuracy.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier relationships.
• Secure long-term cost agreements and review supply agreements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Problem-solving skills

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer with SAP experience in Marden, Kent! Join a leading manufacturing business, manage purchasing requirements, mentor team members, and support supply chain operations.

Senior Buyer

Marden, Kent

Benefits:

• Salary up to GBP40,000 per annum DOE
• Permanent role, 35 hours per week
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

About the Role and Client:

Our client, a respected manufacturing company, is seeking a Senior Buyer to monitor and facilitate purchasing requirements, ensuring timely delivery and best-value contracts. You ll mentor team members and provide management support in the absence of the Supply Chain Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Support the purchasing team to meet project deadlines.
• Cover purchasing duties during the Supply Chain Manager's absence.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and capital expenditure advice.
• Oversee materials requirement planning and ensure accuracy.
• Analyse market conditions, manage stock levels, and mitigate risks.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier relationships.
• Secure long-term cost agreements and review supply agreements.
• Conduct supplier audits and support cost-down programmes.
• Maintain SAP data accuracy and manage electronic/manual systems.
• Collaborate with accounts and production teams to minimise shortages.
• Engage in process improvements and lean management projects.

Candidate Requirements:

• CIPS qualification with strong purchasing knowledge.
• MUST have SAP experience.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and maintain accuracy.
• Flexible and willing to travel as required.

Apply now!