Senior Buyer

This successful manufacturer is looking for a Senior Buyer that will have responsibility for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials required for the organisation's operations. This position will play a central role in ensuring materials are sourced, managed, and delivered efficiently to meet business requirements. The ideal Senior Buyer applicant will possess strong supplier management skills, great commercial awareness, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams.

This Senior Buyer role is easily commutable from Wakefield, Leeds, Barnsley, Huddersfield and Bradford.

• Sourcing, evaluating, and selecting suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and availability.
• Conducting market research to monitor pricing trends, supply risks, and new sourcing opportunities, maintaining the Schedule of Rates.
• Collaborating with production, engineering, commercial, and project teams to ensure materials are available to meet operational needs.
• Managing supplier relationships, resolving delivery or quality issues and monitoring performance against agreed standards.
• Analysing inventory levels and demand forecasts to support effective stock control and reduce excess or obsolete materials.
• Ensuring procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements, supporting supplier audits and reviews.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records, produce monthly performance reports, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Relevant qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or similar (CIPS Level 3+ desirable).
• Proven purchasing/materials buying experience within manufacturing or production-focussed environments.
• Solid understanding of procurement and stock management processes, with proficiency in ERP or purchasing systems.
• Strong planning, organisation, and attention to detail with clear communication and confident decision-making.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset, with an analytical approach and initiative.

• Annual salary: £45,000-£50,000 DOE
• Permanent full time contract, working Monday-Friday on site
• 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Free onsite parking

To apply for the Senior Buyer position, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Adelle Taylor at E3 Recruitment for more information.