Senior Buyer

The Company A well-established and growing manufacturer of highly engineered electronic products is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Buyer to strengthen its procurement team. Supplying innovative technology into a range of high-tech industries, the company designs and manufactures specialist products used in demanding industrial and engineering applications. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative business where procurement plays a key role in supporting production, continuous improvement and long-term growth. The Role As a Senior Buyer, you will take ownership of strategic suppliers and assigned commodity groups, ensuring the timely supply of quality materials whilst driving cost reduction and supplier performance. Working closely with Engineering, Production, Planning and Quality, you''ll play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. Responsibilities Manage strategic suppliers and develop strong long-term supplier relationships. Source materials and components, negotiating pricing, lead times and commercial agreements. Raise and manage purchase orders through to delivery. Monitor supplier performance, driving improvements in quality, delivery and cost. Conduct supplier reviews and implement corrective actions where required. Support production by ensuring material availability and managing supply issues. Work alongside Planning to convert demand ..... full job details .....