Senior Buyer

Vectis Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectis Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Buyer for a global manufacturing group supplying Aerospace, Automotive, Defence and High Tech sectors. You will source raw materials and services, and manage suppliers to ensure cost-effective and timely supply.

You will raise POs, monitor performance, and work with production, engineering and planning to secure material availability. CIPS qualification (or progress towards) is desirable, with a focus on cost reduction and continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buyer or procurement role within manufacturing or engineering.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and supplier performance monitoring.
• Experience with cost reduction and supplier risk management.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials and services.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and contracts with suppliers.
• Raise and manage purchase orders through ERP.
• Monitor supplier performance: delivery, quality, cost.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and planning teams.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Resolve supply chain issues and manage supplier risks.
• Maintain records and generate procurement reports.
• Challenge supplier pricing where appropriate.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Negotiation

ERP systems

Cost control

Education

CIPS qualification (or in progress)

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

Following the award of significant new long-term programmes and company expansion, a global manufacturer of engineering solutions to the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence and High Technology sectors has a new vacancy for a Senior Buyer to join the team. You will be responsible for the procurement of materials & services and developing suppliers to ensure cost effective and efficient supply. Applicants are sought with purchasing experience ideally gained within a manufacturing and/or engineering environment.

The Role

• Source and purchase raw materials and services.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, lead times and contracts.
• Raise and manage purchase orders through the ERP system.
• Monitor supplier performance including delivery, quality, and cost.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and planning teams to ensure material availability.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Resolve supply chain issues and manage supplier risks.
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports for procurement performance.
• Challenge supplier pricing where appropriate and support purchasing cost control initiatives.

The Person

• Experience in a Buyer or procurement role within manufacturing, engineering or a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of supply chain processes and procurement best practices.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build effective supplier relationships.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) is highly desirable.