Senior Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the procurement sector seeks a Senior Buyer based in Exeter to lead procurement operations for precision-machined components across international markets. The role requires strong negotiation skills and a strategic mindset, with a background in engineering or supply chain. This position offers career development in a fast-moving environment with minimal bureaucracy.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Low bureaucracy

High responsibility

Qualifications

• Thorough experience with international procurement, especially in China.
• Strong background in sourcing precision-machined components.
• Readiness for occasional overseas travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of precision-machined parts across international markets.
• Negotiate hard to ensure best value while maintaining quality standards.
• Influence long-term procurement strategy in a low-bureaucracy environment.

Skills

International procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Understanding of ERP/MRP systems

Experience sourcing precision-machined components

Education

Degree in engineering, supply chain or similar

Job description

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Senior Buyer - International Markets - to 60k + Benefits

A leading manufacturer in the oil, gas, and precision engineering sector is looking for a Senior Buyer to take charge of sourcing critical components from global suppliers. This is a high-impact role where your ability to negotiate hard, build resilient supply chains, and reduce costs will directly shape business performance.

You'll lead the procurement of precision-machined parts, working across international markets to secure the best value while maintaining quality and delivery standards. This role offers real autonomy and the chance to influence long-term procurement strategy without corporate red tape.

What you’ll need:

- Thorough International procurement experience – predominantly China

- Solid understanding of ERP/MRP systems

- Experience sourcing precision-machined components

- Based within 40 minutes of Knutsford and open to occasional overseas travel

- A degree in engineering, supply chain or similar

- Experience in oil & gas, valves, or exotic materials

What’s on offer?

High responsibility, low bureaucracy

Career development in a fast-moving manufacturing environment

If you're a sharp negotiator with a strategic mindset and strong global sourcing experience - I want to hear from you