Senior Buyer

Senior BuyerAnnual Salary: Up to £52k per annum based on experienceLocation: FarehamJob Type: OnsiteWe are seeking a Senior Buyer who will be responsible for the daily leadership and management of our procurement team. This role involves coordinating, training, facilitating, and executing operational activities and continuous improvement projects to achieve the lowest cost of acquisition. The successful candidate will lead supplier, risk, and technical management activities and support new product introductions.Day-to-day of the role:Team Management:Maintain a safe working area and ensure the team follows safe working practices.Prioritise resources to meet deadlines and manage departmental targets by monitoring team performance KPIs.Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, support supplier issues, and lead daily accountability meetings.Enable continuous improvement initiatives to drive performance gains.Provide daily supervision of the team, support performance management, and assist in objective setting and performance reviews.Procurement Strategy and Control:Ensure adherence to MRP schedules and support the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.Deliver proactive supply chain participation in product development projects, including supplier selection and meeting technical and cost specifications.Engage with operations and engineering teams for strategic purchasing discussions and ensure contracts and agreements are in place.Supplier Account Management and ..... full job details .....