Senior Strategic Buyer
2 days ago
Leicester
Senior Buyer – High-End Machine Manufacturing 📍 Leicester 💰 £40,000 – £45,000 + Benefits 💼 Full-Time | Permanent 🚀 About the Opportunity Are you a Senior Buyer with a technical mindset, looking to join an established but forward-thinking manufacturing business? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit team within a globally recognised organisation that designs and builds high-end machinery for safety-critical industries. You’ll be part of a business that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and empowerment - where your ideas and input will genuinely make a difference. 🔧 What You’ll Be Doing As Senior Buyer, you’ll take ownership of ensuring on-time delivery of materials, components and services, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to keep production running smoothly. Your key responsibilities will include: • Managing and reviewing MRP requirements to ensure optimal inventory levels and delivery performance., • Preparing and issuing tenders and managing supplier negotiations., • Supporting make vs buy decisions and evaluating cost drivers., • Developing and maintaining supplier relationships with agreed service and framework agreements., • Monitoring supplier performance and quality, driving improvement where required., • Working with engineering and operations to source new suppliers and introduce new products. 🧠 What You’ll Bring • 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment., • Ideally CIPS qualified (Level 4 or 5) or working towards it (support provided)., • Strong technical understanding – able to interpret engineering drawings and ask the right questions., • Confident negotiator with excellent attention to detail and organisational skills., • High energy, enthusiasm, and accountability., • Familiar with MRP/ERP systems. 🌟 Why Join • Join an SME-style site with the backing of a global parent company., • Supportive, collaborative team with a genuine continuous-improvement mindset., • Career development opportunities in the UK and internationally as the business grows., • Be part of a business where your input directly influences results. If you’re an ambitious Buyer ready to take the next step in a progressive, high-quality engineering business, apply today or message us for a confidential chat.