Senior Buyer
Ref: AS1210557
Horsham, West Sussex
£50,000
- Permanent
- Engineering Procurement
- Supplier Management
- Strategic Sourcing
About the candidate
A motivated procurement professional with over six years’ experience across strategic sourcing, supplier management and procurement analysis within the engineering and manufacturing sectors. They have a strong track record working with engineering components, machined parts and technical specifications, supported by confident use of MRP and ERP systems.
Collaborative and detail-focused, they are well suited to cross-functional environments where supplier performance, cost control and continuous improvement are key. They are now seeking a permanent Senior Buyer role where they can add value through strong supplier relationships, analytical thinking and practical procurement expertise.
What makes them great?
- Proven cost reduction: Delivered procurement initiatives that reduced overall costs by 15% while maintaining product quality.
- Improved supplier onboarding: Supported a process improvement project that reduced supplier onboarding lead times by 20%.
- Technical procurement knowledge: Comfortable interpreting technical specifications and drawings to support accurate sourcing and on-time project delivery.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic sourcing: Experienced in sourcing engineering components, machined parts and construction materials across technical supplier markets.
- Supplier management: Skilled in supplier audits, performance reviews, onboarding improvements and risk assessment.
- Systems and analysis: Confident utilising MRP and ERP systems alongside procurement data to identify trends and process improvements.