Senior Buyer

Seeking a Senior Buyer/Purchasing Manager to join an organisation located in Newhaven. This role offers a fantastic chance to contribute to the company''s success by overseeing direct procurement of raw materials and supporting broader category management.

The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing or procurement at a senior buyer or purchasing manager level.

Role responsibilities of the Senior Buyer/Purchasing Manager include:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for raw materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with central purchasing, negotiate supplier contracts, and build strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and sourcing innovations to stay ahead
• Lead and mentor the purchasing team, setting goals and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage supply chain efficiency through supplier performance evaluation, risk mitigation, and inventory oversight.

Person Specification of the Senior Buyer/Purchasing Manager:

• Prior experience in purchasing or procurement
• Proven ability to mentor or supervise a team effectively
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Excellent communication skills, confident in engaging with individuals at all organisational levels in a professional manner

Salary

Up to -40k

This position requires full on-site presence

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