Senior Buyer

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Senior Buyer (Permanent)
?? Luton (Butterfield) | ?? £40,000 £45,000 | ?? 1 day WFH
Were working with a well-established and growing business in the electrical / industrial space, looking to bring in a Senior Buyer to join their Luton team on a permanent basis .
This is a hands-on, fast-paced purchasing role with real responsibility. Youll manage a high-volume, high-SKU environment , taking ownership of day-to-day purchasing and sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and improvements across contracts, quality, and performance. Theres also scope to step up and support the Head of Purchasing on key initiativesso its a senior role with real impact.
The Role
Reporting into the Head of Procurement, youll manage day-to-day purchasing and sourcing activity across a broad supplier base, ensuring stock, contracts, and supplier performance are all maintained to a high standard.
This role offers real opportunity to add value , particularly around:
Managing a high-SKU, fast-moving environment (40,000 SKUs, 17,000 in stock)
Strengthening supplier contracts and agreements
Driving quality improvements and structured supplier feedback
Enhancing overall supplier performance and accountability
What Youll Be Doing
Day-to-day purchasing and sourcing processing requisitions, placing purchase orders, and ensuring timely deliveries
Evaluating stock levels and ordering in line with demand forecasts, sales orders, and MRP requirements
Building and developing strong supplier relationships (UK & international)
Leading negotiations on pricing, terms, and contracts
Holding suppliers accountable on quality, delivery, and service levels
Driving improvements through supplier feedback, corrective actions, and performance reviews
Supporting contract management and implementing longer-term agreements
Resolving supply issues, delays, and discrepancies proactively
Collaborating closely with Sales, Warehouse, and Finance teams
What Were Looking For
Proven experience in a purchasing / buying role within manufacturing or distribution
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-SKU environment
Strong supplier management, negotiation, and contract experience
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Excel
Exposure to electrical / cabling products or similar technical product ranges is advantageous
CIPS qualified or working towards (desirable)
Confident to step up and support the Head of Purchasing on senior workload
The Person
Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-focused
Strong attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
Confident communicator who can challenge and influence suppliers
Resilient and calm under pressure
Takes ownership and enjoys improving processes and performance

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Location:
Luton
Salary:
£45,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Logistics

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