Connecting Talent to opportunity

Connecting Talent to opportunity

Senior Buyer

Expired

Job Description:

Senior Buyer 

Maidenhead 

£50-60k per annum 

Due to a restructure focused towards growth and progression, a prestigious manufacturing company are looking for a Senior Buyer to join their team. With an enviable order book this company are going from strength, so they are seeking an ambitious individual to act as a procurement lead for a number of high spend categories. With a big focus on training & development/progression you will have the opportunity to help shape and enhance the team whilst focusing on your own personal development. 

As a Senior Buyer your duties will include:

  • Co-ordinate the order placement and delivery of all items within assigned commodity within the MRP environment
  • With the support of contracts specialists, establish and manage long-term supply contracts with key suppliers to the assigned commodities to regulate and control the terms of supply, and ensure the effective management of suppliers in accordance with such agreements
  • Explore methods to increase and streamline the value added contribution made by suppliers
  • Work with the Commodity team to support sourcing of prototypes and involving suppliers in the design process to ensure design is optimised for bulk manufacture, in conjunction with the Commodity Team
  • Ensure that the performance of all suppliers in the assigned commodity is reported and being managed on a day-to-day basis
  • Implement sourcing strategy for given commodities
  • Co-ordinate with the Buyers to ensure effective negotiation of delivery dates and purchase price for key commodities and components

The successful Senior Buyer will have the below skills and experience:

  • At least 3 years' experience of working as a Buyer with commodity level experience
  • Sufficient experience to form part of the Supply Chain Management team, evidence of contributing to strategy and vision
  • Experience of supporting the development and improvement of a complex supply chain within an engineering and manufacturing environment
  • Experience of implementing contract and supply negotiations with suppliers and taking ownership and accountability for subsequent fulfilment of these contracts
  • Insight into any of the following; PCB Assembly, CNC Machining, Compression, Injection Moulding, electronics and electro-mechanical assembly, would be desirable
  • Experienced in working within MRP environments
  • CIPS qualification or studying for is an advantage

As a Senior Buyer you'll receive a generous benefits package:

  • Flexible/hybrid options available 
  • Option for a compressed 4 day working week
  • 5% Discretionary bonus
  • Private medical insurance for employee; additional family members can be added at cost to employee
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
  • Pension contribution matched up to 8%
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexible benefits scheme 
  • Cycle to work scheme

If you are interested in this Senior Buyer role please click 'apply' or contact Katie at Orion Reading today, thank you. 

  • Job Type

    Permanent, Full Time

  • Work Authorisation

    No

  • Industry Sector Manufacturing