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Senior Buyer

Job in Kent, Kent County, England, UK
Listing for: Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-03
Job specializations:
  • Business
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer with SAP experience in Marden, Kent! Join a leading manufacturing business, manage purchasing requirements, mentor team members, and support supply chain operations.

Senior Buyer

Marden, Kent

Benefits:

* Salary up to £40,000 per annum DOE

* Permanent role, 35 hours per week

* Professional development opportunities

* Supportive team environment

About the Role and Client:

Our client, a respected manufacturing company, is seeking a Senior Buyer to monitor and facilitate purchasing requirements, ensuring timely delivery and best-value contracts. You’ll mentor team members and provide management support in the absence of the Supply Chain Manager.

Responsibilities:

* Support the purchasing team to meet project deadlines.

* Cover purchasing duties during the Supply Chain Manager's absence.

* Assist with annual budget preparation and capital expenditure advice.

* Oversee materials requirement planning and ensure accuracy.

* Analyse market conditions, manage stock levels, and mitigate risks.

* Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier relationships.

* Secure long-term cost agreements and review supply agreements.

* Conduct supplier audits and support cost-down programmes.

* Maintain SAP data accuracy and manage electronic/manual systems.

* Collaborate with accounts and production teams to minimise shortages.

* Engage in process improvements and lean management projects.

Candidate Requirements:

* CIPS qualification with strong purchasing knowledge.

* MUST have SAP experience.

* Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.

* Ability to prioritise workload and maintain accuracy.

* Flexible and willing to travel as required.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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