Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

Werfen; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Werfen in Bedford is seeking an experienced Purchasing professional to optimize supplier terms and ensure uninterrupted material flow. You will interpret ERP outputs to cover demand, prepare RFQs, and manage supplier performance across Kanban, consignment, and vendor-managed inventory models.

Responsibilities include issuing and revising purchase orders, maintaining data accuracy, and coordinating with Accounts Payable and Inventory Control to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree with minimum ten years of related experience or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of Kanban, consignment inventory and vendor managed inventory.
• Knowledge of concepts related to legal aspects of purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Purchase orders and supply agreements with approved suppliers.
• Interpret demand using ERP outputs to ensure order coverage.
• Communicate with suppliers on price, quality or delivery to minimize interruptions.
• Interface with Accounts Payable and Inventory Control to resolve errors and delays.
• Prepare RFQs and perform supplier surveillance.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

ERP system

RFQ process software

Job description

Werfen in Bedford is seeking an experienced Purchasing professional to optimize supplier terms and ensure uninterrupted material flow. You will interpret ERP outputs to cover demand, prepare RFQs, and manage supplier performance across Kanban, consignment, and vendor-managed inventory models.

Responsibilities include issuing and revising purchase orders, maintaining data accuracy, and coordinating with Accounts Payable and Inventory Control to resolve issues.