Strategic Senior Buyer – Technical Procurement & NPI Lead

Select Appointments; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Buyer for a technical procurement role in Norwich. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as managing purchasing activities, negotiating supplier agreements, and line-managing an Assistant Buyer. The ideal candidate will have experience in engineering or manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and an understanding of ERP/MRP systems. A generous benefits package is offered, including a competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000 and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Holiday grows with service

Enhanced paternity leave

Employee recognition programmes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Buyer or Technical Buyer in engineering or manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proven negotiation skills and supplier relationship management.
• Mentoring or team development experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing activities to support production timelines.
• Issue RFQs and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and monitor performance.
• Line-manage and mentor the Assistant Buyer.
• Support supply chain transformation projects.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Technical drawing interpretation

Understanding of manufacturing processes

ERP/MRP experience

Mentoring experience

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards it

Tools

Oracle E1

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Buyer for a technical procurement role in Norwich. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as managing purchasing activities, negotiating supplier agreements, and line-managing an Assistant Buyer. The ideal candidate will have experience in engineering or manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and an understanding of ERP/MRP systems. A generous benefits package is offered, including a competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000 and a strong pension scheme.