Senior Buyer

Overview

A reputable and established manufacturing organisation is seeking a dedicated Senior Buyer to join their team in Brighton on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of up to £48,000 and requires full on-site presence, reflecting the hands-on nature of the position.

• Manage purchase order placement, expediting, and vendor negotiations to optimise costs and supply stability.
• Control and reduce direct material inventory through forecasting, re-application, redistribution, and analysis.
• Ensure efficient material flow, meeting quality, delivery, and cost targets, while managing Purchase Price Variance.
• Maintain accurate master data in ERP, including safety stock, Kanban sizes, and lead-times.
• Support risk mitigation, vendor consolidation, and cross-functional projects.

• Experience in manufacturing environments, ideally with electronics sourcing and quality management.
• Knowledge of low-cost region sourcing, vendor and contract management, and ERP systems.
• Strong skills in problem solving, continuous improvement, and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency in MS Office and excellent planning, organisational, and attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills across different organisational levels.

Up to £48k

This position requires full on-site presence in Brighton.