Senior Buyer

Engineering jobs >> Micro Electronics

Negotiable

Permanent

Description

Role: Senior Buyer

Salary: Market Competitive (Dependent on skills & experience)

Working Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Job Overview:
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for purchasing goods, materials, and services to meet operational needs, ensuring continuity of supply while balancing cost, quality, and delivery. The role involves working closely with both UK and overseas procurement teams and supporting sourcing for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase goods, materials, components, and services in line with cost, quality, and delivery targets (focus on metals and plastics)
Ensure continuous supply and proactively communicate any risks to customer fulfilment
Support supplier selection, assessment, and performance improvement
Conduct supplier performance reviews (UK and overseas)
Drive cost reduction initiatives through effective cost modelling (PPV)
Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve savings
Quote and price new parts for NPI projects, influencing sourcing and tooling decisions
Implement supply chain strategy and foster collaboration between UK and overseas teams
Contribute to operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

Proven experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Strong sourcing knowledge of plastics, metals, electronics, and fasteners
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Commercial acumen with a focus on cost-effective solutions
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Resilient under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines
Confident working cross-functionally on business and NPI projects
Demonstrates integrity, respect, and alignment with company values
Degree-level qualification in a business or technical discipline preferred
For more information on the Senior Buyer, email: (url removed)
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