Senior Buyer

Global technology manufacturer requires a Senior Buyer to be a stand-alone procurement resource in their Eastleigh facility. Applicants need previous procurement or Buyer experience within engineering or manufacturing, and be comfortable in an end-to-end supply chain role encompassing; purchasing, planning, and logistics (goods in/out). The Senior Buyer will report to the Supply Chain Manager and play a key role in managing purchasing activities, supplier performance, material availability, and shipping/receiving coordination for the Eastleigh facility. Specific duties of the Senior Buyer include: Drive and maintain purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and alignment with demand and inventory requirements, and expediting where requiredSupply market intelligence and sourcing activities to identify alternative sources of supplyDay-to-Day supplier management activities against OTD/OTIFLiaise with internal departments including Operations, Planning, Engineering, Finance and Quality to support production and RandDMaintain accurate supplier and item master data within ERP/MRP systemsProduce supplier performance reports, KPI metrics, and tracking dataCoordinate incoming goods verification, ensuring materials meet quality and documentation requirementsManage outbound shipments and ensure accurate shipping documentation and timely dispatchAssist with resolving invoice discrepancies, supplier issues, and non-conformance mattersSupport wider operational objectives and continuous ..... full job details .....