Advanced Materials Manufacturing & Engineering Gloucestershire Circa £55,000 p.a. + Strong Benefits Package

Senior level procurement within advanced manufacturing and engineering.

A highly respected advanced materials manufacturing and engineering business is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead direct sourcing activity across a diverse and technically demanding project portfolio.

This is not a routine purchasing role but one with genuine commercial input.

You will be sourcing engineered components, specialist materials and technical services in support of complex, customer-driven manufacturing programmes across multiple end-user sectors including; Defence, Aerospace, Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing.

The Opportunity

Operating within a small but dynamic, project-led Procurement team, you will take ownership of direct procurement activity, ensuring materials, components and specialist sub-contract services are sourced competitively, delivered on time and aligned with demanding technical and certification driven specifications.

The business supports a broad spectrum of industries, requiring agility, strong supplier relationships and sound commercial judgement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead direct sourcing activity for raw materials, engineered components and technical sub-contract services Support multiple concurrent technical projects across varied customer sectors Negotiate pricing, terms and framework agreements to protect margin Work closely with Engineering, Production and Project teams to understand specification and lead-time requirements Identify and qualify new suppliers to mitigate risk and improve resilience Manage supplier performance, quality and delivery metrics Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising technical integrity Support long-lead and complex procurement planningWhat We're Looking For

Proven experience in direct procurement within manufacturing or engineering Exposure to sourcing technical components or advanced materials Strong negotiation and commercial skills Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications Experience working within project-driven or low-to-medium volume environments Supplier development and performance management capability Strong stakeholder management across technical and operational teamsWhy Join?

Diverse and technically interesting sourcing portfolio Exposure to advanced engineering applications across multiple sectors High level of autonomy and influence Opportunity to shape supplier strategy and cost performance Stable, forward-thinking manufacturing environmentIf you are a commercially astute and direct procurement biased Senior Buyer who enjoys technical sourcing challenges and cross-functional collaboration, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

How to apply

To apply in confidence and to initiate an informal discussion, please submit a fully CV online detailing your current remuneration package and availability quoting job reference 10292.

Desired Skills and Experience Procurement, Purchasing, Buyer, Commercial, Negotiation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, CIPS, Direct