Senior Buyer: Strategic Procurement & Supplier Partnerships

Capital Outsourcing Group Ltd; Welburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage the purchasing cycle, maintain supplier relationships, and conduct market analysis. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. This role offers a competitive benefits package including holidays and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days holidays and 8 bank holidays

5% pension

Private healthcare

2 x base salary life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• MRP experience preferred but not essential.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full purchasing cycle from requisition through order placement to delivery.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
• Conduct market benchmarking and analysis, negotiating terms.
• Ensure timely purchase order placement.
• Manage designated suppliers' cost delivery and quality.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Word

Understanding technical drawings

Job description

A procurement solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage the purchasing cycle, maintain supplier relationships, and conduct market analysis. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. This role offers a competitive benefits package including holidays and private healthcare.