Senior Buyer

_**Are you a results-oriented Buying / Procurement professional ready to make waves in the marine engineering industry?**_

Look no further Winners Recruitment, your trusted local recruitment consultancy, is excited to partner with a premier marine engineering company located near **Penryn**, **Cornwall**. Our client is seeking a **Senior Buyer** to take the helm in their procurement operations both at the head office and offshore sites.

**Role Overview**:
As a Senior Buyer, you will steer the course of purchasing excellence across a spectrum of products, from electrical and electronic items to critical raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and high-value one-off purchases. With a competitive salary ranging from **£28,000 to £36,000 per annum**, commensurate with your experience, you will be instrumental in maintaining the quality, cost-efficiency, and timeliness of procurement activities.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Navigate purchasing operations for both head office and offshore projects.
- Strike a balance between lead times, costs, and quality, tailoring strategies to each unique project.
- Showcase a proven track record of cross-disciplinary buying across various sectors.
- Showcase meticulous attention to detail in reading technical drawings.
- Collaborate seamlessly within a team and adapt flexibly to changing project requirements.
- Employ strong negotiation skills to secure the best deals for the company.
- Leverage your experience with MRP systems to optimize procurement processes.

**Qualifications**:

- Previous buying experience in a manufacturing or engineering context is preferred.
- Exceptional negotiation skills that have delivered quantifiable results.
- Familiarity with MRP systems to streamline procurement workflows.
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to interpret technical drawings.
- Stellar communication skills to facilitate collaboration across teams.
- Adept at adapting to dynamic project demands.

**Perks and Benefits**:

- Competitive salary ranging from **£28,000 to £36,000 per annum**, dependent on your experience.
- Opportunity to join a market-leading marine engineering company with a strong reputation.
- Enhanced annual leave offering of 33 days per annum, including bank holidays.
- Opt-in private healthcare
- Cycle to work scheme
- Chance to work in the picturesque coastal town of Penryn, Cornwall.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment that values innovation and growth.

Don't miss the boat on this incredible opportunity to become a **Senior Buyer** in the heart of Cornwall's marine engineering industry.

I can't wait to hear from you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Penryn, Cornwall: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person