Senior Buyer

Successful FMCG/manufacturing business require a Senior Buyer. Applicants need previous purchasing or procurement experience, MRP/ERP skills and have the ability to thrive in a fast paced production manufacturing setting. Working from state of the art facilities, the Senior Buyer will work alongside a team of Buyers, Senior Buyers and Planners reporting to a Procurement Manager. An exciting, fast-paced Buyer role will offer you exposure to the end-to-end supply chain and the ability to develop strong and collaborative relationship with supply partners. The client is willing to consider applicants from any fast-paced manufacturing environment; automotive, aerospace, defence, electronics, FMCG, Food or Pharmaceuticals. Specific duties of the Senior Buyer include: Execution of procurement processes and strategies Supplier relationship management Investigation of new supply partners Negotiations Liaison with colleagues in; NPD, Planning and the Warehouse Monitor stock and inventory levels in MRP/ERP Support Procurement Manager in the adoption of best practice procurement techniques Senior Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria: Purchasing or Procurement experience, as a Buyer, or Senior Buyer IT literacy - MS Office packages and ideally MRP/ERP Great communicator and team player Previous exposure to manufacturing (automotive, aerospace etc) Comfort working on-site ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: Waterlooville, GB

Posted Date: 4/3/2025