Senior Buyer

Adecco; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Buyer for a vibrant manufacturing environment in Essex. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, analyzing data for purchasing decisions, and improving processes. Candidates should possess at least 4 years of experience in buying, ideally within manufacturing, and be familiar with stock or MRP systems. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Free parking

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of buying experience in manufacturing, especially with electronic products.
• Strong organisational, planning, and analytical skills.
• Confident in using stock or MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and negotiate supplier prices and lead times.
• Analyse complex data for informed purchasing decisions.
• Foster relationships with suppliers and internal functions.

Skills

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Communication

Tools

MRP Systems

IFS

Factory Master

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Senior Buyer!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a vibrant manufacturing environment? Our client, a leading Manufacturing organisation based in Basildon, is seeking a passionate and driven Senior Buyer to join their newly formed Commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and negotiate supplier prices, lead times, and delivery quotations.
• Analyse complex data to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Utilise MRP systems to enhance buying and quoting activities.
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers and key internal functions.
• Drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of buying experience in manufacturing, especially with electronic products.
• Strong organisational, planning, and analytical skills.
• Confident in using stock or MRP systems; familiarity with IFS or Factory Master is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with suppliers and stakeholders.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.
• A supportive and friendly working environment with free parking and employee facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and a focus on sustainable practises.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Job Information

• Job Title: Senior Buyer
• Company:
• Location: Competitive
• Posted: Sep 3rd 2025
• Closes: Oct 4th 2025
• Sector: Retail & Purchasing
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time