Summary: The Senior Buyer role is a 6-month fixed-term contract focused on sourcing and procurement within an engineering and manufacturing context. The position requires a candidate with technical buying experience who can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while building relationships with stakeholders and suppliers. The successful applicant will manage the procurement process and identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring compliance with company policies. Strong communication skills and a deep understanding of the buying process are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting comprehensive market research to identify potential suppliers and maintain a thorough understanding of market trends.
• Managing the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier performance.
• Collaborating with internal teams to align purchasing activities with business needs and objectives.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing strategies to improve purchasing efficiency.
• Maintaining accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Leading supplier quality and delivery improvement activities.

Key Skills:

• Technical senior buying experience within an engineering and manufacturing background.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a deep understanding of the buying process and procurement.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience purchasing a wide range of items, components, parts, and materials across a business.
• Ideally, hold a CIPS or relevant purchasing qualification.

Salary (Rate): 55000

City: Ferndown

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Purchasing