Senior Buyer

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Marden; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Buyer in Marden, Kent. The successful candidate will manage purchasing requirements, mentor team members, and support supply chain operations. Key responsibilities include negotiating contracts, overseeing materials planning, and maintaining SAP accuracy. Candidates must have a CIPS qualification and strong SAP experience. This permanent role offers a salary of up to £40,000 per annum along with professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £40,000 per annum DOE

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification with strong purchasing knowledge.
• MUST have SAP experience.
• Ability to prioritise workload and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the purchasing team to meet project deadlines.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier relationships.
• Analyse market conditions and manage stock levels.

Skills

SAP experience

Excellent negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Strong purchasing knowledge

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer with SAP experience in Marden, Kent! Join a leading manufacturing business, manage purchasing requirements, mentor team members, and support supply chain operations.

Senior Buyer

Marden, Kent

Benefits:

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum DOE
• Permanent role, 35 hours per week
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

About the Role and Client:

Our client, a respected manufacturing company, is seeking a Senior Buyer to monitor and facilitate purchasing requirements, ensuring timely delivery and best-value contracts. You'll mentor team members and provide management support in the absence of the Supply Chain Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Support the purchasing team to meet project deadlines.
• Cover purchasing duties during the Supply Chain Manager's absence.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and capital expenditure advice.
• Oversee materials requirement planning and ensure accuracy.
• Analyse market conditions, manage stock levels, and mitigate risks.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier relationships.
• Secure long‑term cost agreements and review supply agreements.
• Conduct supplier audits and support cost‑down programmes.
• Maintain SAP data accuracy and manage electronic/manual systems.
• Collaborate with accounts and production teams to minimise shortages.
• Engage in process improvements and lean management projects.

Candidate Requirements:

• CIPS qualification with strong purchasing knowledge.
• MUST have SAP experience.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and maintain accuracy.
• Flexible and willing to travel as required.

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