Senior Strategic Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking a Senior Buyer with a technical background to enhance their strategic procurement processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic team, contributing to the on-time delivery of products and services in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in engineering or manufacturing, with a strong aptitude for negotiation and strategic thinking. As part of a growing SME within a larger corporation, this position promises career development opportunities both in the UK and internationally. Join a team that values innovation and continuous improvement!

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in an engineering/manufacturing business.
• CIPS Level 4 or 5 completed or started, with support available.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRP requirements and ensure OTD and inventory levels.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Strategic Thinking

Technical Aptitude

Education

CIPS Level 4 or 5

Tools

MRP System

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18.04.2025

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02.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Buyer

Precision Manufacturing

Salary dependant on experience level + enhanced company package

Are you looking to work in an established organisation with a close-knit feel open to improvements? This is a great career opportunity for a Senior Buyer with technical understanding who wants to work in a strategic and continuous improvement culture. They operate in a collaborative and friendly manner - you will be able to make a difference with the support of the team.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join a dynamic team within a leading global organisation specialising in high end machinery for safety critical markets. This role essentially is responsible for the on time delivery of both products and services, working with key stakeholders along the process.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Review and managing MRP requirements, ensuring the right approach is being taken in relation to OTD and inventory levels
• Prepare and issue tendors
• Negotiating prices and contracts
• Understand make vs buy decisions
• Efficient management of the MRP system
• Working with an approved supplier base to create service and framework agreements, blanket purchase orders
• Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure best totalled cost for the business and 100% quality
• Work with stakeholders to assist in sourcing and establishing new products and sources of supply

Qualifications and experience:

• 5 + years experience within an engineering/manufacturing business
• Ideally completed CIPS to L4 or L5 or at least started it - they can support this moving forwards
• Technical aptitude to understand technical drawing - ability to challenge and ask relevant questions
• Involvement of strategic activities
• Experience using any MRP system

Personal Attributes:

• Flawless attention to detail
• High energy and enthusiastic
• Tenacity and accountability of responsibility

As this is an SME growing business part of a larger corporation, as they grow further, opportunities to develop your career are a realistic possibility, both in the UK or internationally if desired.

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Created on 18/04/2025 by JR United Kingdom