Senior Buyer

We are looking for a Senior Buyer to play a pivotal role in keeping our client's manufacturing operations running smoothly and sustainably. In this position, you will help shape how materials flow through the business, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure availability, resilience, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Reporting into the Supply Chain leadership team, you'll be trusted to make sound commercial decisions, influence stakeholders, and help elevate operational buying capability across the function.

What you'll be doing

Taking ownership of raw material purchasing to support manufacturing plans and ensure production remains uninterrupted

Acting as a key interface with suppliers, building long-term partnerships, driving performance, and securing commercially sound agreements

Working closely with planning, production, and commercial colleagues to ensure buying decisions align with operational priorities and wider business objectives

Playing an active role in enhancing purchasing processes, systems, and ways of working, contributing ideas that improve efficiency and resilience

Supporting and coaching Buyers within the team, sharing expertise and helping to develop capability and confidence

Using data and insight to track supply chain performance, identify trends, and drive improvements in service levels and inventory health

What you'll bring

The ability to build credibility and influence across a wide range of stakeholders

Strong organisational skills, with a structured approach to prioritisation and delivery

A naturally analytical mindset, using insight and evidence to solve problems and improve outcomes

Confident communication and negotiation skills, both internally and with external partners

Adaptability and resilience when working in a complex, fast-moving environment

A collaborative approach, with a focus on building trusted relationships

Strong digital capability, including advanced Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft Office tools

Commercial judgement, with the ability to balance cost, risk, and operational requirements