Senior Buyer

Ref: AS2553253

Loughborough, England

£45,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Management
• Manufacturing Procurement

About the candidate

A seasoned Senior Buyer with a strong procurement and supply chain background, particularly within manufacturing and industrial environments. They have experience leading sourcing activity, managing supplier relationships and ensuring procurement strategies align with production, budget and quality requirements.

They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in 2 weeks. Known for a collaborative, detail-led approach, they communicate well across functions and are confident supporting continuous improvement while mentoring others in the team.

What makes them great?

• Delivers Cost Savings: Implemented lean inventory practices within a regional manufacturing environment, reducing costs by around 15%.
• Improves Supplier Performance: Helped achieve improved pricing and delivery terms through strong supplier relationships and contract negotiation.
• Boosts Delivery Efficiency: Supported procurement process improvements that contributed to around a 20% improvement in delivery timelines.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Sourcing: Experienced in sourcing materials, analysing supplier performance and supporting procurement decisions that meet operational needs.
• Supplier Management: Strong track record of building supplier relationships, negotiating improved terms and maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Process Improvement: Confident working cross-functionally to streamline procurement activity, improve compliance and support lean inventory practices.