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Senior Buyer

• Salary:£45,000 – £50,000
• Holidays:25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Pension:Company contribution
• Work-Life Balance:Early finish every Friday at 12:15pm
• Career Progression:Clear path toPurchasing Managerwithin 12 months

Location: Worcestershire

Reference: BP 203

Senior Buyer – Future Purchasing Manager

ATA Recruitment are representing a leading UK-based engineering and manufacturing business who are seeking aSenior Buyerto join its dynamic team in Worcestershire. With clear pathway to becoming aPurchasing Managerwithin 12 months.

About the Business

This well-established and rapidly growing company is a key player in the design and manufacture of heat exchangers and thermal solutions for a wide range of industries, including defence, automotive, power generation, and industrial sectors. With a strong international presence and a reputation for engineering excellence, the business is undergoing a major transformation, including the implementation of a new ERP system and a strategic focus on supply chain optimisation.

Operating across a global supply base—including China, Germany, Turkey, and Canada—the company manages an annual procurement spend of £4–5 million. It is committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, making it an exciting environment for ambitious professionals.

The Role: Senior Buyer

AsSenior Buyer, you will take ownership of both direct and indirect procurement activities, supporting production and new product development. You will lead supplier negotiations, manage vendor relationships, and contribute to cost-saving initiatives with a current annual target of £500k.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and is eager to step into aPurchasing Managerposition. You’ll be instrumental in shaping procurement strategy, supporting ERP implementation, and driving supplier performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage global sourcing and supplier negotiations across multiple regions.
• Develop and maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and preferred supplier agreements.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, finance, and planning teams on new projects.
• Support the transition to a new Epicor ERP system, streamlining procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with MOD and sustainability standards.
• Travel internationally as required (including China and Europe).

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as aSenior Buyerin a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and global sourcing experience.
• ERP/MRP system knowledge (Epicor a plus).
• High computer literacy, especially in Excel and procurement tools.
• A proactive, strategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management skills.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity for aSenior Buyerto fast-track their career into aPurchasing Managerrole within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. You’ll be part of a business that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

The Package

• Salary:£45,000 – £50,000
• Holidays:25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Pension:Company contribution
• Work-Life Balance:Early finish every Friday at 12:15pm
• Career Progression:Clear path toPurchasing Managerwithin 12 months

ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1stinterview over the phone and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details.

Contact:

Bhav Patel

Recruitment Consultant

07704543752

Bhavesh.patel@ata-recruitment.co.uk

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website

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