Senior Buyer

Page Personnel; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday including bank

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Page Personnel is partnering with a mid-sized industrial manufacturing organisation seeking a Senior Buyer to drive procurement strategy and supplier performance.

You will negotiate with key suppliers, manage contracts, monitor market trends, and coordinate with production and logistics to ensure timely material delivery and optimal inventory levels. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and tools.
• Understanding of market trends and cost analysis.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise cost efficiency and supplier performance.
• Manage supplier relationships, including negotiations and performance reviews.
• Monitor market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to support production schedules.
• Collaborate with internal departments to forecast and manage inventory levels effectively.
• Prepare and analyse procurement reports to support decision-making processes.
• Resolve supply chain issues promptly to minimise disruptions.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Procurement software

Market analysis

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Procurement qualification

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

About Our Client

This organisation operates in the industrial and manufacturing sector, with a well-established reputation for excellence in its field. As a mid-sized company, they are known for their focus on innovation and delivering high-quality products to their clients.

Job Description

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise cost efficiency and supplier performance.
• Manage supplier relationships, including negotiations and performance reviews.
• Monitor market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to support production schedules.
• Collaborate with internal departments to forecast and manage inventory levels effectively.
• Prepare and analyse procurement reports to support decision-making processes.
• Resolve supply chain issues promptly to minimise disruptions.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Buyer should have:

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and tools.
• A solid understanding of market trends and cost analysis.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• A relevant qualification in procurement, supply chain, or a related field.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000 per annum.
• Generous 33 days of holiday, including bank holidays.
• Attractive performance-based bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working model for a balanced work-life approach.