Senior Buyer - Strategic Procurement & Cost Savings

Morgan Ryder Associates; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday, increasing to 28 with

Discretionary Sick Pay Scheme

4% employer pension contribution

Group life assurance at 3x annual sal

Employee Assistance Programme

Office based

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join a busy manufacturing business in Scunthorpe. The role focuses on owning purchasing activities, developing supplier relationships and driving cost savings across the lifecycle of products.

The successful candidate will have at least five years in procurement, a proven track record of cost savings and strong negotiation and communication skills. ERP experience and the ability to interpret technical drawings are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and improving supplier performance.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Manufacturing experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities across a varied portfolio of components and materials.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and supplier changes.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality and cost.
• Manage pricing, lead times, stock levels and supply chain risks.
• Drive continuous improvement and achieve procurement KPIs.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Interpreting specifications

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morgan Ryder Associates is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join a busy manufacturing business in Scunthorpe. The role focuses on owning purchasing activities, developing supplier relationships and driving cost savings across the lifecycle of products.

The successful candidate will have at least five years in procurement, a proven track record of cost savings and strong negotiation and communication skills. ERP experience and the ability to interpret technical drawings are essential.