Senior Buyer

1 day ago

Andover Hampshire SP SD, Andover, United Kingdom Stannah Full time

Senior Buyer Jobs in Andover at Stannah - Join Our Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join Stannah’s Dedicated Homelifts Business based at Andover.

This job will involve managing and optimizing relationships with Stannah Homelifts’ key suppliers. Your responsibilities include ensuring that the quality, cost, and delivery timelines of our materials and parts consistently meet expectations.

You will work closely with suppliers to maintain a reliable supply chain. Proactively monitoring shop floor stock levels through our Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) system to ensure parts are always available for production.

As the Senior Buyer you will work Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:45 and Friday 08:00 to 13:00 . This job is a permanent contract.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who is driven, self-motivated and can display a professional attitude towards their work, staying true to the Stannah Values. You will have proven ability to communicate with all levels of management. You will be confident to handle negotiation, providing financial analysis and managing and evaluating risk effectively

To be successful as the Senior Buyer, it is essential that you have previous experience in supplier management or procurement, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial background. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, or a related field would be desirable.

Senior Buyer Responsibilities:

  • Purchase Order Management - Instigate process improvements to support production staff in achievement of production targets
  • Supplier Commercial Management - Draft, negotiate and implement contractual agreements with material and capital equipment suppliers.
  • Product Development - Support relevant new product build activities involving suppliers, taking full ownership of new product parts from order placement through to availability in the factory, for each build cycle
  • Cost Reduction - Deliver cost savings through skilled negotiation
  • Quality - Lead problem-solving initiatives with suppliers to determine root causes for product related problems
  • Continuous Improvement - Seek out new opportunities for improvement in product and processes

Senior Buyer Requirements:

  • Experience in supplier management or procurement, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Strong knowledge of supplier performance metrics, quality standards, and cost management.
  • Proficiency in MRP systems, ERP software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills, with a track record of improving supplier performance.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills, with a focus on proactive problem-solving.

If you have previous experience working as a Senior Buyer or Purchasing Team Leader and are looking for a Senior Buyer job Andover , please click the "apply now" button or contact us for further information.

Company Overview:

Stannah Homelifts is a leading innovator in the homelift sector, dedicated to providing top-tier residential lift solutions to our clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Our products, Uplifts are designed to enhance mobility and accessibility, ensuring that every home can benefit from safe and reliable lift systems. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of excellence.

Company Information:

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.

Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect.

Our employees are the heart of our business. We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community

Benefits Include:

Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis

Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave

Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice

SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more

Life Assurance Scheme

Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit

Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more

Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being

Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

Free parking

Managers Bonus Scheme, based on individual and company performance , which is paid annually

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.

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