Senior Buyer

Role- Senior Buyer
Salary- GBP40,000 - GBP50,000 per annum dependent on experience (please advise what you would be looking for)
Type- Permanent
Location- Bristol

My client design and manufacture electro-mechanical equipment for a number of different sectors. They are looking to take on an Engineering Buyer, on a permanent basis, in the Bristol area.

The Senior Buyer will ideally have the following attributes:

Formal qualification in Engineering (HNC/ HND/ Degree) or have the equivalent work experience with transferable skills
Previous experience of contract and cost negotiation and reduction
Be confident in developing professional relationships
Being able to read from electro / mechanical engineering drawings
Any experience within Project Management is desirable
CIPS qualification is an advantage but not essential
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Be able to work well alone as well as part of a team

The Senior Buyer role will involve:

Managing and developing the Supply Chain to cost and delivery targets for components and products
Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Identifying areas for continuous improvement
Achieving personal annual cost reduction targets
Managing a supplier portfolio
Minimizing inventory
Establishing key relationships with stakeholders
Managing the implementation of supply chain projects
Identifying suitable suppliers for manufacture of components
Negotiating preferential commercial terms

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation