Senior Buyer

Global technology manufacturer requires a Senior Buyer to be a stand-alone procurement resource in their Eastleigh facility. Applicants need previous procurement or Buyer experience within engineering or manufacturing, and be comfortable in an end-to-end supply chain role encompassing; purchasing, planning, and logistics (goods in/out).

The Senior Buyer will report to the Supply Chain Manager and play a key role in managing purchasing activities, supplier performance, material availability, and shipping/receiving coordination for the Eastleigh facility.

Specific duties of the Senior Buyer include:

Drive and maintain purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and alignment with demand and inventory requirements, and expediting where required
Supply market intelligence and sourcing activities to identify alternative sources of supply
Day-to-Day supplier management activities against OTD/OTIF
Liaise with internal departments including Operations, Planning, Engineering, Finance and Quality to support production and R&D
Maintain accurate supplier and item master data within ERP/MRP systems
Produce supplier performance reports, KPI metrics, and tracking data
Coordinate incoming goods verification, ensuring materials meet quality and documentation requirements
Manage outbound shipments and ensure accurate shipping documentation and timely dispatch
Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies, supplier issues, and non-conformance matters
Support wider operational objectives and continuous improvement initiatives at Eastleigh

Senior Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

Previous experience as a Senior Buyer, Buyer, Supply Chain Specialist, Materials Planner, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, or Materials Manager
Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering business
Comfortable operating in a stand-alone, end-to-end supply chain role
MRP/ERP literacy
Strong stakeholder management skills