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Senior Buyer

Job in Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County, CF47, Wales, UK
Listing for: Tiro Associates Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
As the Senior Buyer (12 month maternity cover) for a global manufacturer, you will lead the local purchasing department to identify and deliver cost savings. This challenging position requires experience in a supervisory purchasing role within a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment.

We are working in partnership with a global sustainble packaging company, with a strong tradition of delivering high quality manufacturing. This is an industrial site comprising of CHP, water treatment and heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.

Your key responsibilities as Senior Buyer will include:

Leading a team of 4 (Buyers & Stores)
SAP MM key user for the plant.

Assisting with the implementation of a category management approach

Conversion of Purchase orders in accordance with the purchasing policy

Your Profile:

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) at level 4 or above

Strong management skills to lead a small team and gain support from all departmental managers for purchasing activities

Experienced negotiator with a proven track record of cost reduction initiatives

Experience of using SAP with a sound knowledge of MRPWhats on offer:

Competitive basic salary

GBP5k bonus paid at the end of the 12 month contract
25 days holiday pa Company pension

Free on site gym Subsidised Canteen Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Apply below to share your CV or call our offices to discuss the first step in making that dream move.

Tiro is a specialist Employment Agency & Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in high performance cars, motor sport, software, electronics, engineering & manufacturing. Please note your call may be recorded for training or monitoring processes.### Recruiter Managing Consultant Zoe Tunmer Email me### Share this job online### Related roles

Tiro works on a strictly confidential basis. This means that although you may not see a suitable role on our website, you can be confident we are working on roles that will advance your career. Our clients range from innovative start-ups to global giants, so whether it’s the next big career leap or something more niche, we will get you there.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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