Senior Buyer - Team Leader

BMR Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Bristol is seeking a Senior Buyer – Team Leader to manage suppliers and lead a team of buyers. This role involves ensuring materials meet production schedules and improving supply-chain processes. Ideal candidates will have strong purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment and excellent leadership skills, alongside a technical qualification. Competitive salary of circa £48,000 plus benefits including private healthcare and flexible package.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

25 days annual leave

Half-day Fridays

Defined contribution pension

On-site canteen with subsidised meals

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Confident using ERP/MRP systems and Excel for data analysis.
• Strong understanding of complex manufacturing supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Manage approved suppliers and implement commercial solutions.
• Lead and develop a team of buyers.
• Collaborate with planning to ensure materials meet production schedules.
• Support supplier management through agreements and reviews.

Skills

Purchasing in manufacturing

Leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Data analysis with Excel

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Technical qualification (HNC/HND or Degree)

CIPS Level 4 or equivalent experience

Tools

E1

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Senior Buyer – Team Leader
Location: Bristol
Circa £48,000 + Benefits: Private healthcare, share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half‑day Fridays, defined contribution pension, on‑site canteen with subsidised meals, flexible benefits package.
Work hours: Monday to Friday, early finish on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Manage approved suppliers and implement commercial solutions for parts and assemblies.
• Lead and develop a team of buyers, setting objectives and monitoring performance.
• Collaborate with planning to ensure materials meet production schedules.
• Support supplier management through agreements, scorecards, visits, and business reviews.
• Place orders, balancing cost, lead time, quality and inventory targets.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and supply‑chain risk reduction.
• Assist with tasks such as invoice queries, return‑to‑vendor stock, FAI’s, cost updates and spot purchases.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills.
• Confident using ERP/MRP systems (E1, SAP, Oracle) and Excel for data analysis.
• Strong understanding of complex manufacturing supply chains.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Technically minded with a practical understanding of production and supplier challenges.
• Innovative and proactive in problem‑solving.
• Technical qualification (HNC/HND or Degree) and CIPS Level 4 (or equivalent experience) desirable.

About BMR Solutions

BMR Solutions operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency, specialising in recruiting skilled engineers and manufacturing professionals across the Southwest.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds.