Senior Buyer

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Buyer to play a key role in shaping a sustainable supply chain. You will lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management while building strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have experience in the engineering sector and a proven track record in managing subcontracts. UK Security Check eligibility is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a buyer ideally within the engineering sector.
• Proven track record of negotiating and managing subcontracts.
• Strong relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of supply chain processes, efficiency, and contract/subcontract law.
• Eligibility for UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leading supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Managing supply chain risks such as obsolescence and availability.
• Supporting continuous improvement in forecasting, sourcing, and inventory management.
• Providing expert supply chain guidance across the business.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Supply chain process understanding

Job description

Senior Buyer
(UK Citizenship & SC Clearance required)

As a Supply Chain Lead, you will play a key role in shaping a sustainable supply chain that supports complex programmes and ensures critical missions are delivered on time.

You will work closely with suppliers, customers, and internal teams, with occasional travel to support key projects. You will enjoy building long-term relationships, negotiating effectively, and finding smarter ways of working that keep programmes running smoothly.

What you will be doing:

• Leading supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to ensure delivery at best value.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, resolving challenges before they impact programmes.
• Managing supply chain risks such as obsolescence, availability, and performance.
• Supporting continuous improvement, from forecasting and sourcing to scheduling and inventory management.
• Providing expert supply chain guidance across the business.

What you bring:

• Experience of working as a buyer ideally within the engineering sector.
• A proven track record of negotiating and managing subcontracts.
• Strong relationship-building skills with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• An understanding of supply chain processes, efficiency, and contract/subcontract law.
• Eligibility for UK Security Check (SC) clearance.