Senior Buyer

Our client, a global engineering and manufacturing is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement in Fareham.

This is a senior leadership role within the supply chain function, responsible for managing a site-based buying team, driving supplier performance, reducing total cost of acquisition, mitigating risk, and supporting new product introduction in a complex manufacturing environment.

Senior Buyer

Competitive Salary

Permanent

Mon–Thurs 8:00–17:00, Fri 8:00–12:00

Fareham

Senior Buyer

Job Description

Lead and develop the site procurement team, setting clear objectives, driving performance, and building a culture of continuous improvement.
Own all purchasing activity for the site, covering strategic, operational and technical procurement across series production and NPI.
Drive supplier performance and risk management, including SRM, audits, non-conformance, and development of a resilient supplier base.
Deliver cost reduction and value improvement, negotiating best terms and reducing total cost of acquisition while protecting quality and delivery.
Ensure strong operational control and compliance, managing MRP, inventory, S&OP alignment, contracts, and regulatory/quality requirements.

Senior Buyer

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

Proven leadership of a procurement/buying team in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Hands-on experience in strategic and operational purchasing.
Strong supplier management and negotiation background, with a track record of cost reduction and performance improvement.
Experience working in a regulated or quality-driven environment (e.g. aerospace, automotive, medical, ISO/AS-certified).
High level of commercial and technical understanding, able to interpret drawings/specs and use ERP/MRP systems to drive decisions.
CIPS Qualified

Senior Buyer

Company Benefits

22.5 days holiday + bank holidays
Employee Cash plan
Online discount perks
Cycle to Work
Social Club
Onsite Gym

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