Senior Buyer

Matchtech; Poole; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful engineering business in Poole is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage supplier relationships and oversee procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role and possess leadership skills to bridge the gap between the Procurement Manager and Buyers. Responsibilities include purchasing materials, data analysis for decision making, and logistical coordination. If you excel in supplier management and team collaboration, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record at Buyer, Strategic Buyer or Senior Buyer level within a manufacturing or engineering business.
• Gravitas, leadership or previous managerial/supervisory experience.
• Ability to manage reports and present data.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing materials, services, components in-line with project or programme requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and supplier performance.
• Coordinate with customers and suppliers on logistical movements.

Skills

Supplier Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Tools

MRP/ERP Systems

Job description

A successful engineering business require a Senior Buyer. Applicants will ideally have experience at Senior Buyer level within a manufacturing or engineering business, as this role will serve as an important bridge between the Procurement Manager and a team of Buyers.

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for managing a suite of suppliers; developing and managing their performance around QCD, OTIF and OTD.

Specific duties of the Senior Buyer include :

Purchasing materials, services, components in-line with project or programme requirements

Analyse procurement department data to make decisions

Monitoring of inventory levels

Supplier Management and Development activities (KPI monitoring, calls, visits, audits)

Coordinate with customers, suppliers and 3PL partners the logistical movements of products and status of orders

Serve as escalation point to team of Buyers and act as a bridge between Procurement Manager and team.

Senior Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria :

A proven track record at Buyer, Strategic Buyer or Senior Buyer level within a manufacturing or engineering business

Gravitas, leadership or previous managerial / supervisory experience

Ability to manage reports and present data

MRP / ERP literate

Excellent communication and teamwork skills, able to influence up and down reporting lines...