Senior Buyer & Supply Chain Specialist

Benjamin Grace; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is looking for an experienced Senior Buyer & Supply Chain Specialist in Scunthorpe. You will take ownership of purchasing, inventory, and logistics functions, ensuring timely material delivery and optimized stock levels. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in manufacturing or engineering, strong negotiation skills, and a professional purchasing qualification or willingness to obtain one. This role offers the opportunity to manage and mentor a team while driving continuous improvement in supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of purchasing contracts, terms, and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational procurement activities.
• Source materials at the best cost and quality.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and conduct audits.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Interpersonal Skills

Procurement Software

Education

HNC or equivalent

Degree

CIPS or willingness to undertake

Tools

IT software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer & Supply Chain Specialist to take ownership of our purchasing, inventory, and logistics functions. This is a hands‑on role where you will ensure materials and products are delivered on time, optimise stock levels, and manage supplier performance to support our production and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational procurement activities
• Source materials at the best cost, quality, and delivery
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts; conduct audits and evaluations
• Oversee the Company’s Stores Department and reduce stock holdings
• Produce monthly stock and supplier reconciliation reports
• Collaborate with Production and Contract Managers on supply forecasts
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain processes
• Manage, train, and mentor the Procurement & Stores team

About You

• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of purchasing contracts, terms, and conditions
• Proficient with standard IT and procurement software
• Professional purchasing qualification (CIPS) or willingness to undertake

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent essential; Degree desirable
• Professional purchasing qualification preferred