Strategic Senior Buyer: Manufacturing & Procurement

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Sutton-in-Ashfield; Presencial; GBP 36 000 - 44 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead procurement activities, oversee supplier relationships and manage material planning in a manufacturing setting. You will influence purchasing strategies, monitor supplier performance and ensure materials meet production and customer demands.

Reporting to the Group General Manager, you will guide a Material Planner and collaborate with production, sales and finance to optimise inventory and costs.

Qualificações

• Extensive experience in procurement, purchasing or material control.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/DRP processes and inventory management.
• Proven supplier management and negotiation experience.
• Experience managing purchasing from sourcing through delivery.
• Excellent Excel skills; familiarity with Power BI.

Responsabilidades

• Manage sourcing, procurement, and delivery of raw materials, machined components, finished goods, and subcontracted services.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, quality and delivery.
• Monitor stock levels, optimise inventory and minimise material shortages.
• Manage supplier performance, including delivery reliability, quality and cost improvements.
• Utilise ERP/MRP systems for purchasing, planning and record keeping.
• Support data-driven purchasing decisions and cost control.

Conhecimentos

Procurement

Supplier management

Inventory planning

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Ferramentas

SAP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead procurement activities, oversee supplier relationships and manage material planning in a manufacturing setting. You will influence purchasing strategies, monitor supplier performance and ensure materials meet production and customer demands.

Reporting to the Group General Manager, you will guide a Material Planner and collaborate with production, sales and finance to optimise inventory and costs.