Senior Buyer

Prince Personnel Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Telford is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join their team. This role involves managing procurement for high-value goods and services, collaborating with internal teams, and driving cost control. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement within engineering or complex project environments, with a focus on strategic sourcing and supplier engagement.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Annual Bonus

Private healthcare

Enhanced contributory pension

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Senior Purchasing/Procurement role within engineering or construction.
• Strong track record of negotiating high-value contracts.
• In-depth understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for high-value, complex goods and services.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define requirements and manage procurement risks.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost reduction through analysis.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Sustainability practices

Education

CIPS Qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Digital procurement software

Job description

Location: Telford

Duration: Permanent

Pay: Competitive

Hours: 37.5hrs per week Monday Friday (on-site)

Benefits: 33 days annual leave

Annual Bonus

Private healthcare

Enhanced contributory pension

Life Assurance

+ Many other perks

We re proud to be partnering with a market leader renowned for delivering specialised engineering solutions to clients across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Buyer to step into a commercially focused role within a forward-thinking and quality-driven organisation. Working as part of a collaborative team producing high-value, technically complex products for a global customer base, you ll support the Purchasing Manager in a broad range of responsibilities. These include managing day-to-day procurement activity, contributing to strategic sourcing initiatives, driving cost control across various project phases, and ensuring effective supplier engagement and performance throughout the supply chain.

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for:

• Lead procurement for high-value, complex goods and services across multiple categories.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define requirements, support project delivery, and manage procurement risks.
• Prepare RFQs, evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance, maintain records, and lead ongoing relationship development.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, QSE standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive cost reduction through analysis, strategic sourcing, and supplier negotiations.
• Identify and implement procurement process improvements to boost efficiency and value.
• Manage import/export documentation and ensure customs compliance.
• Oversee fleet administration, including vehicle records, insurance, and service coordination.
• Support and execution of sustainable procurement practices

Skills and Experience required:

• Previous experience in a Senior Purchasing / Procurement / Senior Buyer type role ideally within engineering, construction, or complex project-based environments
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of negotiating high-value contracts and delivering cost savings
• In-depth understanding of end-to-end procurement processes, supply chain management, and strategic sourcing
• Proficient in using ERP/MRP systems and digital procurement software
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in procurement and experience contributing to environmental reporting initiatives
• CIPS Qualification advantageous but not essential

The application process:

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

About Us

Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.

Reference: AA26575