An exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join a well-established organisation based in Worcester with a salary up to £40,000. This Senior Buyer will sit in the purchasing department with excellent progression opportunities.

Candidates who have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a defence or aerospace environment will be well suited for this role.

Role responsibility of the Senior Buyer include:

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies to achieve cost savings and improve supplier performance.
• Supporting bid submissions by collaborating with internal teams and ensuring all necessary purchasing information is accurate and timely.
• Monitoring and managing supplier performance, addressing any issues that arise to maintain strong partnerships.
• Leading and managing a small team of buyers, providing guidance and support in their daily activities to achieve OTIF targets.
• Conducting market/data analysis to identify trends, potential suppliers and opportunities for improvement.

Person specification of the Senior Buyer include:

• Proven experience as a Buyer, with a strong track record in purchasing and supply chain management.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Services (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Salary

£35k-£40k

This role requires 100% onsite presence.

This role will be well suited if you have held a position in procurement or purchasing as a Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Lead Buyer, Procurement Lead, Purchasing Lead, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Specialist, Procurement Team Leader, or Principle Buyer.