Senior Buyer – Manufacturing/Engineering | Profit Share + Parking

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join a long-established engineering company in Stoke-on-Trent. The ideal candidate will possess proven buying experience within manufacturing or engineering, strong negotiation skills, and commercial awareness. This permanent role offers a salary between GBP45,000 - GBP55,000 per annum, with additional benefits including 25 days holiday and a profit share scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee facilities

Discretionary annual profit share scheme

Qualifications

• Proven buying experience within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers at all levels.
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance cost, quality, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and products using operational and strategic procurement methods.
• Negotiate with suppliers for the best commercial terms.
• Drive efficiency in procurement processes and contribute to departmental KPIs.

Skills

Proven buying experience within manufacturing or engineering

Strong negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Confident using MRP/ERP systems

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join a long-established engineering company in Stoke-on-Trent. The ideal candidate will possess proven buying experience within manufacturing or engineering, strong negotiation skills, and commercial awareness. This permanent role offers a salary between GBP45,000 - GBP55,000 per annum, with additional benefits including 25 days holiday and a profit share scheme.