Senior Buyer

A senior procurement opportunity for an experienced Buyer to lead Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) purchasing across a growing engineering‑led business. Reporting into the Purchasing Director, this role combines strategic influence with hands‑on supplier and cost management responsibility.

Client Details

Our client is an established and expanding organisation operating within a technically complex engineering and manufacturing environment. They are investing in their procurement function to strengthen supplier performance, drive cost efficiency, and support continued business growth.

Description

Lead procurement activity across key categories, with a strong focus on Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) and engineering spend
Act as a senior escalation point and commercial lead for UK and international suppliers
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to deliver sustainable cost savings
Benchmark supplier pricing and identify opportunities for continuous cost reduction
Source, evaluate, and onboard alternative suppliers to reduce risk and improve competitiveness
Manage supplier performance across delivery, quality, and pricing accuracy
Support and influence procurement strategy alongside the Purchasing Director
Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes, systems, and the supplier base
Contribute to stock management, forecasting, and broader supply chain optimisation
Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure operational and commercial requirements are metProfile

A successful Senior Buyer should have:

Proven experience in a senior buying or procurement role within engineering, manufacturing, construction, or distribution
Strong background working with international suppliers and import processes
Demonstrable success in negotiation, cost reduction, and supplier performance management
Commercially astute and confident challenging decisions to drive better outcomes
Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability in a senior role
Highly organised with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Experience using ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is desirable but not essentialJob Offer

A senior, influential procurement role within a growing and evolving business
Clear opportunities for progression and professional development
Supportive and collaborative working culture
Competitive salary of £40,000-£50,000 plus benefits
Company pension and on‑site parking
Full‑time, permanent positionIf you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Senior Buyer in the industrial and manufacturing industry, we encourage you to apply today