Senior Buyer

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Buyer to join an established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven procurement professional to take ownership of purchasing activities, develop supplier relationships and drive cost savings across the business.You will play a key role in ensuring an efficient, cost-effective and resilient supply chain, supporting products throughout their lifecycle from introduction through to end of life.Key Responsibilities as Senior BuyerManage purchasing activities across a varied portfolio of components and materials.Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and supplier changes.Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality and cost.Manage pricing, lead times, stock levels and supply chain risks.Drive continuous improvement and achieve procurement KPIs.The successful candidateMinimum five years'' experience in procurement or supply chain.Proven track record of delivering cost savings and improving supplier performance.Strong negotiation, communication and relationship management skills.Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.Manufacturing experience would be advantageous.On offerSalary to 38,00023 days holiday, increasing to 28 days with length of serviceDiscretionary Company Sick Pay Scheme4% employer pension contributionGroup ..... full job details .....