Senior Buyer

White-Recruitment; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Employee benefits

Job summary

White-Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to own global sourcing for precision-machined components for a leading engineering manufacturer. You will manage international supplier networks across Europe and Asia, negotiate favorable terms, and drive cost savings while building a resilient supply chain.

This role offers a salary between £45,000 and £60,000, plus a discretionary bonus and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience purchasing precision-machined components internationally.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience with overseas suppliers across Asia and Europe.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Strategic thinker focused on process improvement and delivering commercial value.
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing sectors (valves, oil & gas) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an international supplier base across Europe and Asia.
• Negotiate commercial agreements to secure best value, quality and delivery.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance and ensure a resilient supply chain.
• Monitor market trends, mitigate risk and improve procurement strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and operations to support growth.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Relationship management

International procurement

Strategic thinking

Engineering/manufacturing industry

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP60000 per annum + + company benefits

Senior Buyer

Are you an experienced Senior Buyer with a passion for global sourcing and strategic procurement?

We're looking for a commercially‑minded procurement professional to take ownership of an international supplier network, sourcing precision‑machined components for a market‑leading engineering manufacturer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you'll have genuine influence over purchasing strategy, supplier development, and supply chain resilience.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing and managing an international supplier base across Europe and Asia.
• Negotiating commercial agreements to secure the best value, quality and delivery.
• Identifying new sourcing opportunities and driving cost‑saving initiatives.
• Managing supplier performance and ensuring a resilient supply chain.
• Monitoring market trends, mitigating risk and improving procurement strategies.
• Working closely with engineering, production and operations to support business growth.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience purchasing precision‑machined components internationally.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers, particularly across Asia and Europe.
• Good knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• A strategic thinker who enjoys improving processes and delivering commercial value.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, valves, oil & gas or similar industries would be highly advantageous.

What's on offer:

• Salary of £45,000-£60,000 depending on experience.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death in Service.
• Company pension.
• Genuine career development within a successful and expanding engineering business.
• A collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise will make a real impact.

If you're looking for a role where you can influence procurement strategy, build international supplier partnerships and play a key part in a growing engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.

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