The RoleThe successful Senior Buyer will be responsible for:
- Negotiating cost of key raw materials with main suppliers
- Review and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery
- Work collaboratively with materials team to ensure goods arrive as per delivery dates
- Attend supplier visits to build strong, long lasting relationships
- Analyse market trends on key components
The BusinessNigel Wright is pleased to be working with a global, market leading business, to recruit an experienced Senior Buyer for a contract running until the end of 2025. The role will be based at their high volume manufacturing plant.
The IndividualThe successful Senior Buyer will have:
- Experience in Indirect procurement
- Ideally have experience purchasing goods in a manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to negotiate with suppliers effectively
- Excellent communication skills
- CIPS qualifications would be desirable