Role: Senior Buyer

Type: Permanent

Pay: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 – 17:15, Friday 8:00 – 12:00

Location: Walsall

Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in manufacturing, looking for your next challenge?

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of new projects, we are looking to appoint a Senior Buyer to manage new tenders through the supply chain from enquiry to production order launch. This is a fast-paced, commercially focused role requiring a proactive professional with strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence buying decisions to secure the best quality, cost, and delivery outcomes.

You will also support the Purchasing Manager with day-to-day activities and oversee a small team when required.

Senior Buyer

Job Description

• Manage RFQs and new tenders from enquiry through to production order launch, ensuring right-first-time accuracy and deadline adherence.
• Build, develop, and manage supplier relationships while negotiating pricing, terms, rebates, and delivery agreements.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives, manage PPV, and challenge supplier price increases to protect margin.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure minimum 99% OTIF and alignment with production and inventory requirements.
• Support day-to-day procurement activities, including overseeing a small team and engaging cross-functionally with Commercial and Production teams.

Senior Buyer

Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Buyer role within a manufacturing environment (not purchasing administration).
• Proven experience managing tenders, supplier selection, and end-to-end RFQ processes.
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated cost savings and commercial improvements.
• Team supervisory or management experience within a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, highly organised, and confident managing multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships.

Senior Buyer

Benefits

• Enhanced matched pension
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in service (1x annual salary)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Career development and progression opportunities

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’