Senior Buyer

At SPX Radiodetection, we're looking for a Senior Buyer to work alongside our engineering teams, leading procurement activities for new product development while driving cost reduction, supplier performance and continuous improvement.

This is a highly collaborative, project-based role where you'll influence sourcing decisions from concept through to production and play a key part in delivering innovative products.

What you'll be doing

• Lead procurement activities for NPI projects.
• Partner closely with Engineering to support product development and engineering change.
• Manage large RFQ packages and supplier selection.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop sourcing strategies and identify new suppliers.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage supplier performance, quality, delivery and risk.
• Travel to suppliers and other SPX sites as required.

What we're looking for

• Procurement experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing NPI or project-based procurement.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering cost reduction and continuous improvement programmes.
• Commercially minded with excellent negotiation skills.
• Able to work at pace and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working closely with engineers and technical teams.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical or electronic components is desirable.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) is an advantage.

Why join SPX Radiodetection?

You'll join a collaborative engineering business where procurement plays a strategic role in developing innovative products. This is an excellent opportunity to influence product development, shape sourcing strategy and make a real impact within a growing global organisation.

Location

• Hybrid working based in Bristol (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office).
• Supplier and occasional UK travel required.

If you're a strategic procurement professional who enjoys working with engineers, leading NPI projects and delivering commercial value, we'd love to hear from you.