Senior Buyer

This procurement role presents a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a globally recognised marine and defence organisation in Barrow-In-Furness.

This Senior Buyer will be at the heart of the purchasing department and will be responsible for the delivery of the units supply chain requirements ensuring materials & services are provided within budget and to schedule

This Senior Buyer position offers a very competitive salary of up to £45,000 alongside great benefits and progression opportunities to the right candidate. Relocation assistance is also available with this position.

Main responsibilities of the Senior Buyer include:

• Manage contracts in accordance with supply chain processes and processes
• Cost management
• Spend management
• Supplier performance management
• Contract negotiation
• Maintenance & creation of purchase orders

Essential Skills of the Senior Buyer include:

• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of ERP and MRP systems
• Experience of working in liaison with other internal functions such as Engineering or QA.
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent financial acumen
• Experience of working in complex medium/large sized organisations

Responsible to the Purchasing Manager

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain, purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, procurement lead, purchasing manager or procurement manager