5 senior buyer jobs found

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Buyer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 2nd August 2027. Candidates can be considered on both a full time and part-time basis. Umbrella Pay Rate: £35.80 per hour. The Opportunity: Lead and manage purchasing activities within assigned categories, ensuring delivery of cost, quality, and strategic objectives. Responsible for developing and deploying global category strategies, aligning stakeholders and regional teams, delivering sourcing activities through the Global Sourcing Process (GSP), and supporting supplier performance and contract management. Drive continuous improvement through Category Centre of Excellence (COE) initiatives and best-practice procurement activities. Key Performance Indicators: Delivery of cost reduction and cost avoidance savings targets. Strategic Category Plan (SCP) delivery and annual review completion. Compliance with Global Sourcing...

A leading engineering and manufacturing organisation operating within the defence sector is seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Procurement Specialist to join its Supply Chain team on a 12-month contract basis. This role will focus on the procurement and contract management of a broad range of indirect goods and services, supporting facilities, operational infrastructure and capital investment programmes. The successful candidate will work closely with Facilities, Engineering, Operations and Quality teams to deliver best-value procurement outcomes and manage key supplier relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in Facilities Management, Minor Works, Construction and CAPEX procurement. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement activities from RFQ and tender issuance through to evaluation, negotiation and contract award. Manage a portfolio of indirect procurement projects across facilities,...

Buyer Rate: £14 - £16 per hour Location: Worcester - hybrid working Contract: 12 weeks Overview of the Buyer role I am pleased to be supporting one of our key NHS clients in their search for a Temporary Buyer for an initial 12-week assignment. Our client is looking for someone with experience in supporting buying/purchasing activities within a public sector environment. Key responsibilities of the Buyer will include: Review and process purchase requisitions using the purchasing system Identify and negotiate 'best buy' opportunities by considering alternative products or sources of supply Assess customer requirements, sourcing products and services, researching the marketplace for suitable suppliers where necessary Support purchase to pay processes enabling the timely payment of invoices Invite competitive quotations where appropriate in line with Trust SFI's and Standing Orders Negotiate with suppliers as necessary to achieve best value or to maintain consistency in...

A manufacturing powerhouse is looking to recruit a Buyer to join their ranks, as they continue to strengthen their Supply Chain team. Excellent work culture, within a supportive team, in a highly skilled manufacturing sector. The role is Monday to Friday, with an early Friday finish. This opportunity will begin on a temporary contract, with the position likely to become permanent at a future juncture, for a candidate delivering in the position. Required Experience: • Proven experience in a purchasing / procurement role • SRM & SAP system experience • Strong communication skills, confident engaging at all organisational levels • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills • High attention to detail • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability • Experience managing and developing supplier relationships • Ability to analyse data and drive cost and performance improvements Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Commercial Management: • Take full...

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Buyer to join their team in Barrow-in-Furness on a contract basis. This role requires presence on-site 2 days per week and entails a variety of responsibilities crucial to the procurement function within a highly regulated industry. Key Responsibilities: Provide commercial and supply chain support to the delivery programmes. Produce and manage procurement plans to capture stakeholder requirements. Identify risks, issues, and liabilities within procurement and contract strategies. Support the sourcing and contracting procurement process, including tender pack development, evaluation, and award. Ensure sourcing and contracting documentation is of the highest standard. Support negotiations with suppliers, focusing on commercial aspects to ensure favourable outcomes. Support the development of supply chain strategies and implementation of plans. Co-ordinate the end-to-end procurement process to...