Senior Buyer

Butler Ross; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Newhaven seeks a Senior Buyer/Purchasing Manager to oversee the procurement of raw materials. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in purchasing or procurement, with strong communication skills and a passion for mentoring teams. This role offers a salary up to £40k and requires full on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Proven ability to mentor or supervise a team effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, confident in engaging with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for raw materials.
• Collaborate with purchasing teams and negotiate supplier contracts.
• Monitor industry trends and lead the purchasing team.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Seeking a Senior Buyer/Purchasing Manager to join an organisation located in Newhaven. This role offers a fantastic chance to contribute to the company's success by overseeing direct procurement of raw materials and supporting broader category management.

The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing or procurement at a senior buyer or purchasing manager level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for raw materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with central purchasing, negotiate supplier contracts, and build strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and sourcing innovations to stay ahead.
• Lead and mentor the purchasing team, setting goals and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage supply chain efficiency through supplier performance evaluation, risk mitigation, and inventory oversight.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in purchasing or procurement
• Proven ability to mentor or supervise a team effectively
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills, confident in engaging with individuals at all organisational levels in a professional manner

Salary

Up to £40k

This position requires full on-site presence.

Role alignment

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, procurement manager, procurement specialist, procurement lead, buying lead, procurement team leader, or procurement supervisor.