Senior Buyer

Hewett Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Buyer based in Worcester. This role involves managing procurement processes across various projects, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery standards are met. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in procurement within the engineering or defense sectors, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to supplier management. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous pension plan, and various development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training & development opportunities

Birthday holiday

Flexible maternity options

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement role.
• Experience with military standards and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing requirements for projects ensuring quality and delivery.
• Oversee supplier relationships and resolve performance barriers.

Skills

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

CIPS qualifications

Tools

Metal Fabrication

Electro-Mechanic Assembly

Job description

Senior Buyer

Location: Worcester (fully office based) with visits to various UK sites and occasional overseas travel
Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits

Reporting directly to the Managing Director the Senior Buyer will be at the forefront of managing the procurement processes across a variety of projects. You'll be responsible for liaising with suppliers, ensuring on-time and on-budget deliveries, and driving supplier performance to meet stringent requirements.

You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the success of critical projects, all while working within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the purchasing requirements for the groups projects, ensuring suppliers meet high standards of quality, cost, and delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships proactively, introducing new suppliers where needed and resolving any performance barriers.
• Work closely with internal teams, including engineering, to ensure seamless integration with subcontractors.
• Take immediate action on critical project purchasing requirements to ensure zero disruption to project timelines.
• Minimise financial and legal risks by carefully managing contracts and supplier performance.

What We're Looking For:

• A highly organised, detail-oriented individual with at least 5 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role within an engineering or defence sector environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Experience working with military standards and compliance regulations.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication, electro-mechanic assembly, and general engineering processes is highly desirable.
• CIPS qualifications are an advantage but not essential.
• A valid driving licence and flexibility to travel when required.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous pension plan.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with early finish on Fridays.
• Training & development opportunities, including apprenticeships.
• Birthday holiday, service milestone rewards, and flexible maternity options.

If you have the relevant skills and experience then please apply or get in contact for further information!