Senior Buyer

As a Senior Buyer you will play a key role in managing procurement activities, ensuring cost efficiency, and maintaining supplier relationships. This permanent position, based in Marlow, requires a strategic thinker to support the Procurement & Supply Chain department effectively.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a global brand in the Engineering & Manufacturing space. The company is known for its focus on innovation and delivering high-quality products and services to its clients.

Description

• Manage the end-to-end supply chain relationship with a specified group of vendors so as to ensure the best possible quality, cost, delivery and overall supplier reliability for the Business.
• Ensure the effective procurement of materials, components, major work packages and services for the Business.
• Ensure effective supplier management to deliver SOTIF and SDPPM performance from the suppliers of their commodities.
• Ensure competitive sourcing for all products and/or services with the objective of delivering year on year savings (PPV) against 'standard cost' in accordance with the objectives of the Procurement function.
• Identify and highlight any areas for cost savings across the function through process improvements or otherwise.
• Negotiate and issue purchase orders directed by purchase requisition from planner or MRP action message and in accordance with planned inventory strategies.
• Review MRP requirements to ensure component deliveries are scheduled in line with production requirements; reviewing and issuing purchase orders and making necessary changes to requirements, schedule and price.
• Monitor the delivery status of scheduled receipts to ensure on time delivery to need.
• Research vendors and develop new and alternative sources of supply where vendors and preferred suppliers are inadequate.
• Manage day to day procurement activities including internal and vendor communications; negotiating price changes with vendors, negotiating revised terms and special arrangements with vendors.

Profile

A successful Senior Buyer should have:

• +5 years' procurement experience within a Engineering/Manufacturing Organisation.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build lasting supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from 45,000 to 55,000, depending on experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development within a global organisation.
• A supportive and professional working environment in Marlow.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Buyer, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Marlow today.