Senior Buyer

irco; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fluid management company in Sunderland is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage direct materials procurement and develop purchasing strategies. This role requires strong negotiation skills and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement and vendor management, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality standards. Competitive benefits and a full-time position are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

7% Employer pension contribution

Westfield Health medical cash plan

Death in service benefit

Cycle scheme

Electric car scheme

10% of salary in shares

Employee assistance program

Enhanced maternity & paternity policies

LinkedIn Learning access

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role handling complex tasks.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and vendor management software.
• Leadership experience in a senior position.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct materials procurement operations.
• Drive negotiations with suppliers and analyse market trends.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies.

Skills

Purchasing

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Materials Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or supply chain management

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Tools

Oracle SAP

Job description

Senior Buyer

Haskel - Sunderland

About Us

Haskel is the market leader in high‑pressure fluid management designing and manufacturing a range of products that enable the controlled use of high‑pressure and flow‑generating equipment including pumps, gas boosters, air amplifiers and hydrogen compression solutions. As part of the Ingersoll Rand group and with over 75 years of expertise, Haskel’s leadership in the market is built on a reputation of safety, reliability and the highest quality, providing equipment for critical applications and accelerating the transition to sustainable energy.

Job Summary

The Senior Buyer will manage direct materials procurement operations and maintain cost‑effective purchasing strategies. Drive negotiations with suppliers, analyse market trends and provide leadership and execution of relationships with key vendors to achieve annual operation plans. The tasks and duties of a Senior Buyer are both varied and dynamic, requiring keen attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of a Senior Buyer include the strategic sourcing of materials and services, managing procurement processes and optimising cost without compromising on quality.

• Developing and executing procurement strategies that align with company goals.
• Make v Buy Should Cost Model Supplier On Time Delivery
• Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
• Performing cost analyses and setting benchmarks for quality and cost.
• Ensuring timely delivery of materials and services from vendors to support operations.
• Conducting market research to stay updated on industry trends and new suppliers.
• Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, finance, warehouse).
• Auditing and onboarding of new vendors, risk review.
• Lead Purchase Price Variance (PPV) opportunities.
• Maintain PPV Funnel and Execution of PPV Projects.
• Develop team competencies and cross‑training.
• MRP ordering parts parameters / maintenance planning basic.

Qualifications / Experience

• A bachelor's degree in business, economics, supply chain management or a related field is essential.
• Additional certification such as Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
• Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role and experience in a senior position handling complex procurement tasks.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and vendor management software (Oracle SAP).

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Supply Chain and procurement E2E knowledge, regulations.
• Financial awareness (P&L, S&OP).
• Leadership / Mentor.
• Listening and communication.
• Analysis, problem solving and getting to the root cause.
• MS Project.
• Office Suite (data analytics, presentation).
• ERP / MRP.

Travel & Work Arrangements / Requirements

Site based in Sunderland with occasional travel to meet requirements of the role.

What we Offer

• 25 days holiday and bank holidays (option to purchase additional 5 days).
• 7% Employer pension contribution.
• Westfield Health medical cash plan cover.
• Death in service benefit of 4 x salary.
• Cycle scheme (after probation period).
• Electric car scheme (after one year of employment).
• 10% of salary in shares (after one year of employment).
• Employee assistance program.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity policies.
• LinkedIn Learning access.

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Required Experience : Senior IC

Key Skills: Purchasing, Sourcing, Procurement, HR Sourcing, SAP, Supply Chain Experience, ERP Systems, negotiation, Materials Management, Manufacturing, MRP, Contracts.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1