Senior Buyer - Team Leader (12 Month FTC with a potential of an extension)

West Bristol

Up to GBP48,000 DOE + Holidays + Pension + Overtime Opportunities + Career Development Opportunities + Private Healthcare + Share Incentive Plan + Other Company Benefits

Hybrid. Monday to Friday Day shift.

As Senior Buyer you will be responsible for ensuring that the company's customers receive their products on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will be accountable for the entire procurement cycle, including supplier analysis, supplier management and relevant performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities:

Working with the Purchasing Manager, you will manage approved suppliers and implement the best commercial solutions for current and future parts and assemblies

Manage inventory levels, orders and sales

Negotiate cost reductions, best service approach and optimise payment terms

Minimise supply risk and inventory exposure

Manage buyer or buyers, setting objectives and managing performance

Have input into Service Level Agreements

Be primary point of escalation for any supplier issues

Manage supplier performance

Work closely with the planning team, understanding changes in business needs as well as communicating material availability issues that may impact build schedules

The Person:

Purchasing qualification such as CIPS Level 4 is desirable

Qualification in a technical discipline at HNC/ HND Level

Strong Excel and data analysis skills

MRP fluent, ideally E1, SAP or Oracle

Experience with similar role responsibilities in an engineering/ production environment