Senior Buyer

£45,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Senior Buyer with a passion for global sourcing and strategic procurement?

We're looking for a commercially-minded procurement professional to take ownership of an international supplier network, sourcing precision-machined components for a market-leading engineering manufacturer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you'll have genuine influence over purchasing strategy, supplier development, and supply chain resilience.

• Developing and managing an international supplier base across Europe and Asia.
• Negotiating commercial agreements to secure the best value, quality and delivery.
• Identifying new sourcing opportunities and driving cost-saving initiatives.
• Managing supplier performance and ensuring a resilient supply chain.
• Monitoring market trends, mitigating risk and improving procurement strategies.
• Working closely with engineering, production and operations to support business growth.

• Proven experience purchasing precision-machined components internationally.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers, particularly across Asia and Europe.
• Good knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• A strategic thinker who enjoys improving processes and delivering commercial value.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, valves, oil & gas or similar industries would be highly advantageous.

• Salary of £45,000-£60,000 depending on experience.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Medicash Health Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death in Service.
• Company pension.
• Genuine career development within a successful and expanding engineering business.
• A collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise will make a real impact.

If you're looking for a role where you can influence procurement strategy, build international supplier partnerships and play a key part in a growing engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.

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