Senior Strategic Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organisation in high-end machinery is seeking a Senior Buyer to enhance their procurement processes. This role requires technical understanding and strategic capabilities, offering a collaborative environment to drive improvements. With career progression possibilities in the UK and internationally, this position is suited for experienced professionals eager to contribute to a growing team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Technical drawing comprehension and problem-solving skills.
• CIPS qualification preferred, but support for it available.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRP requirements and ensure on-time delivery.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers.
• Create service agreements and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Strategic Thinking

Technical Aptitude

Supplier Management

Education

CIPS Level 4 or 5

Tools

MRP System

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Location:

loughborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Buyer

High End Machine Manufacturing

Salary dependent on experience level + enhanced company package

Are you looking to work in an established organisation with a close-knit feel open to improvements? This is a great career opportunity for a Senior Buyer with technical understanding who wants to work in a strategic and continuous improvement culture. They operate in a collaborative and friendly manner - you will be able to make a difference with the support of the team.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join a dynamic team within a leading global organisation specialising in high end machinery for safety critical markets. This role essentially is responsible for the on time delivery of both products and services, working with key stakeholders along the process.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Review and managing MRP requirements, ensuring the right approach is being taken in relation to OTD and inventory levels
• Prepare and issue tendors
• Negotiating prices and contracts
• Understand make vs buy decisions
• Efficient management of the MRP system
• Working with an approved supplier base to create service and framework agreements, blanket purchase orders
• Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure best totalled cost for the business and 100% quality
• Work with stakeholders to assist in sourcing and establishing new products and sources of supply

Qualifications and experience:

• 5 + years experience within an engineering/manufacturing business
• Ideally completed CIPS to L4 or L5 or at least started it - they can support this moving forwards
• Technical aptitude to understand technical drawing - ability to challenge and ask relevant questions
• Involvement of strategic activities
• Experience using any MRP system

Personal Attributes:

• Flawless attention to detail
• High energy and enthusiastic
• Tenacity and accountability of responsibility

As this is an SME growing business part of a larger corporation, as they grow further, opportunities to develop your career are a realistic possibility, both in the UK or internationally if desired.