Senior Buyer

2 days ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Barclay Meade Full time

A rapidly growing manufacturing business requires a Senior Buyer. Applicants need procurement expertise gained within manufacturing, engineering or sub-assembly environment. MRP literacy and NPI exposure, are advantageous.

The Senior Buyer will work within a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers, reporting to a Procurement Manager. The business manufacture product for high-growth, high-technology sectors and the Senior Buyer will work closely with engineering colleagues duringNPI and cost down activities. The Senior Buyer will work with a global supply chain.

The role has both strategic and hands-on elements. Specific duties of the Senior Buyer include:

- Supplier intelligence, benchmarking and selection activities
- Negotiation with suppliers
- Supplier management - price, quality, OTD/OTIF
- Collaborate with engineering in regards to new product development
- Support initiatives to drive cost out of NPI activities
- PO management on MRP

Senior Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

- Procurement, Purchasing, Buyer or Senior Buyer experience within manufacturing, engineering or sub-assembly environment
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship building skill. Able to manage and resolve conflict.
- Strategic negotiation and supplier management expertise
- MRP/ERP literate
- Previous NPI exposure - desirable


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