Senior Buyer | Hybrid Procurement Leader, Manufacturing

Vickerstock; Limavady; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid: 1 day WFH per week

Pension: 3% employer / 5% employee

Private medical scheme

Life assurance: 3x annual gross salary

Job summary

Vickerstock is sourcing a Buyer for a manufacturing partner to secure materials, negotiate terms and manage POs. You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance to ensure material availability, on-time delivery and cost control.

The role focuses on supplier evaluation, price negotiation and efficient purchasing processes within a hybrid work setup. Applicants should have strong Excel and ERP experience to drive cost savings.

Qualifications

• Five+ years buying/purchasing experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Understanding of purchasing procedures, supplier management, stock control and cost control.
• Ability to evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate terms and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Source materials, components and services in line with requirements and budgets.
• Obtain and assess supplier quotations, compare pricing, lead times and availability.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service levels.
• Raise and manage purchase orders; confirm delivery dates and expedite when needed.
• Resolve supplier issues related to pricing, quality, shortages, and delays.
• Coordinate with internal teams to understand demand and plan replenishment.
• Monitor supplier performance and support improvement actions.
• Maintain supplier records, pricing and spend reporting.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Cost control

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vickerstock is sourcing a Buyer for a manufacturing partner to secure materials, negotiate terms and manage POs. You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality and Finance to ensure material availability, on-time delivery and cost control.

The role focuses on supplier evaluation, price negotiation and efficient purchasing processes within a hybrid work setup. Applicants should have strong Excel and ERP experience to drive cost savings.