Senior Buyer

Reevr Talent Ltd; Lindford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering business in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage the complete purchasing process. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing for engineering environments, strong negotiation skills, and technical understanding to ensure timely delivery of components. This role offers hybrid working options and various benefits including pension contributions and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

23 Days holiday

Bank Holidays

Pension Contribution

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing for engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and communicate with suppliers effectively.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with design and engineering teams to source mechanical components.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate competitive terms.
• Bridge the gap between technical details and supplier capability.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical understanding

Job description

Overview

Senior Buyer - Sole Buyer Opportunity

Are you ready to step into a pivotal role as the Senior Buyer for a growing engineering business? This is a unique opportunity to be the sole Buyer in the company - owning the purchasing process from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with design and engineering teams to source mechanical components, raw materials, and assemblies, ensuring critical parts are delivered on time and to specification.
• Read engineering drawings and bridge the gap between technical detail and supplier capability.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate competitive terms, and drive supply chain performance.
• Become a trusted partner to the business through adaptability and technical understanding.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing for engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and communicate with suppliers effectively.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Technical understanding and problem-solving mindset to support delivery, quality, and cost goals.

Benefits

• Renumerations for the appointed Senior Buyer:
• 23 Days holiday Bank Holidays
• Pension Contribution
• Hybrid working options
• Working hours: Mon - Thurs 8am - 4.30pm, Fri - 8am - 1.30pm

If you're looking for a challenge where your expertise as a Senior Buyer directly shapes delivery, quality, and cost, this is the role for you