Lead Buyer

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Buyer to join a dynamic and fast-moving manufacturing organisation. This role is pivotal in ensuring material availability, driving supplier performance, supporting multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, and continually improving cost, quality, and delivery performance. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, can manage competing priorities, and excels in building strong supplier relationships.Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement and Supplier ManagementManage the end-to-end procurement of direct and indirect materials to ensure operational continuity.Develop and maintain robust relationships with existing and new suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance.Lead supplier performance reviews, setting KPIs for OTIF, quality, cost reduction, and service levels.Identify and mitigate supply risks, implementing contingency plans as required.Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term commercial arrangements.NPI and Project ManagementAct as the purchasing lead for multiple NPI and engineering change projects, ensuring component readiness for prototype, pre-production, and full production phases.Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to source new components, obtain quotations, and evaluate technical feasibility.Track project timelines, ensuring procurement deliverables are met in line with overall project milestones.Drive cost optimisation for ..... full job details .....