Senior Buyer

Bolt; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35k-£38k

22-23 days holiday

Employer pension 4%

Life assurance 3x salary

Career progression

Job summary

Bolt in Scunthorpe is seeking a Senior Buyer to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business. You will source high-value, long-lead-time components, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate favorable terms to support production schedules.

You will read and interpret engineering drawings, work with Engineering and Production, and contribute to the company’s growth as it moves toward designing its own products. A clear path to Purchasing Manager exists.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing in engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for high-value, complex and long-lead-time components.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers for competitive pricing and terms.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance.

Job description

Senior Buyer

Location: Scunthorpe
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 08:00-17:00; Friday, 08:00-13:00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Buyer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business in Scunthorpe.

Working closely with the Site Director and a small purchasing team, you will take responsibility for sourcing high-value and technically complex components, managing supplier relationships and negotiating competitive terms.

The business is entering an exciting period of development, moving towards designing and manufacturing its own products, offering the opportunity to play an important role in its growth and future direction.

Duties of a Senior Buyer:

• Manage purchasing activities for high-value, complex and long-lead-time components.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and delivery terms.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance and resolving issues.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Work closely with Engineering and Production to ensure material availability and support production schedules.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and sourcing requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and improvements across the supply chain.

What you need to apply for a Senior Buyer:

• Previous purchasing or procurement experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a technical buying role, such as Engineering Buyer, NPI Buyer or Procurement Engineer would be
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing supply chains and procurement processes.
• ERP/MRP system experience would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach, strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt within a changing business.

The Benefits:

• £35,000 - £38,000 salary.
• 23 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service.
• 4% employer pension contribution.
• Group life assurance at 3 times annual salary.
• Opportunity to develop into a future Purchasing Manager position.