Senior Buyer

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join a well-established organisation based in Worcester with a salary up to £40,000. This Senior Buyer will sit in the purchasing department with excellent progression opportunities.

Candidates who have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a defence or aerospace environment will be well suited for this role.

Role Responsibilities

1. Developing and implementing purchasing strategies to achieve cost savings and improve supplier performance.
2. Supporting bid submissions by collaborating with internal teams and ensuring all necessary purchasing information is accurate and timely.
3. Monitoring and managing supplier performance, addressing any issues that arise to maintain strong partnerships.
4. Leading and managing a small team of buyers, providing guidance and support in their daily activities to achieve OTIF targets.
5. Conducting market/data analysis to identify trends, potential suppliers and opportunities for improvement.

Person Specification

1. Proven experience as a Buyer, with a strong track record in purchasing and supply chain management.
2. Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Services (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Salary: £35k-£40k

This role requires 100% onsite presence.

This role will be well suited if you have held a position in procurement or purchasing as a Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Lead Buyer, Procurement Lead, Purchasing Lead, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Specialist, Procurement Team Leader, or Principal Buyer.