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Senior Buyer

Job in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64, Wales, UK
Listing for: Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Description & How to Apply Below

As we look to further enhance our market presence, we are recruiting a Senior Buyer to join our thriving team and growing business.

About the Role

This role will be responsible for a significant amount of direct and indirect procurement for the business. Your focus will be to ensure OTIF, maintain the highest of quality and ensure all contracts are cost-effective for the business. You will need to understand the operational requirements within a manufacturing business as you will have responsibility for high-value Subcontract Engineering projects and Capital Expenditure buying.

The right candidate for this role will be proactive and take the initiative to make improvements throughout the Procurement function. This is a hands‑on role requiring the Senior Buyer to be fully involved in both the day-to-day detail and the overall strategy for the team.

Responsibilities
  • Developing all processes and procedures to ensure best Procurement practice.
  • Contributing to business-wide procurement strategy.
  • Accountability for several major supplier accounts.
  • Negotiating, implementing, and maintaining supplier agreements.
  • Achieve Significant Cost Savings by spearheading Supplier Contract reviews and renegotiations.
  • Undertaking reviews as necessary to maintain Supplier performance levels for quality, cost, and delivery.
  • Conduct Market Research and Analysis monitoring market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain challenges to inform purchasing strategies.
  • Working cross functionally over the different departments to ensure agreed company goals are achieved.
  • Managing inventory levels and ensuring accuracy without affecting production.
  • Dealing with complex issues related to the development of new products, new suppliers, or technologies to enhance new or existing products.
  • Collaborating closely with suppliers to develop and maintain long lasting relationships.
  • Implementing KPI's to accurately monitor supplier performance.
  • Escalating and addressing business risks without delay or hesitation.
  • Full accountability for sourcing the right quality of products and services.
Qualifications
  • Ability to deliver a procurement service which is cost effective, quality focussed, timely and dependable.
  • Experience in developing high level sourcing strategies.
  • Strong operational procurement background.
  • Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strict adherence to professional buying standards always.
Required Skills
  • Ability to deliver a procurement service which is cost effective, quality focussed, timely and dependable.
  • Experience in developing high level sourcing strategies.
  • Strong operational procurement background.
  • Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strict adherence to professional buying standards always.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience in developing high level sourcing strategies.
  • Strong operational procurement background.
  • Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment.
Pay range and compensation package:

Highly Competitive salary

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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