Main characteristics
- Location
- Southampton, Hampshire
- Company
- Barclay Meade
- Salary
- £38000 - £45000/annum
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Purchasing / Procurement
Job summary
Successful manufacturer require a Senior Buyer. Applicants should have experience within technical manufacturing or engineering business and have some strategic ability - negotiation, supplier management, contract management etc.The Senior Buyer will join a team of Buyers and Junior Buyers reporting into a Procurement Manager. The Senior Buyer will take responsibility for strategic procurement tasks - supplier selection, risk mitigation, negotiation and contribute to cost saving targets.
Specific duties of the Senior Buyer include:
Running procurement and sourcing exercises, cradle-to-grave management of tenders
Supplier performance, supplier improvement and supplier auditing activities
Monitor stock/inventory levels
Spot negotiation, with some T&C agreements etc.
Stakeholder management - reflect business needs in the supply chain
Senior Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:
Purchasing, Procurement expertise or previous experience as a Buyer, Senior Buyer or Strategic Buyer
An understanding of how MRP supports procurement within manufacturing
Experience working within a technical manufacturing or engineering background
The ability to manage suppliers, negotiate and improve performance
Demonstration of continuous professional development - CIPS, Degree, similar - desirable