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Senior Buyer
Job in
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Butler Ross
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Procurement / Purchasing, Operations Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Responsibilities- 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
Location & AvailabilityThis position requires full on-site presence in Brighton.
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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