Senior Buyer

Buyer

My client, an exciting organization who specialises in cutting-edge defence systems and technology solutions for global military applications, are in search of a Buyer to join their Purchasing Team and oversee procurement activities and drive the supply chain strategy. The role will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality products, at the most competitive costs through developing and driving strong supplier partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily leadership, operational guidance, and continuous improvement
• Perform routine tasks independently and require minimal direction for new projects or assignments.
• Oversee Procurement processes, standards, and plans, including RFPs, negotiations, and cost analysis.
• Identify delivery risks, conduct root cause analysis, and develop recovery plans to align shipments with customer needs.
• Coordinate procurement activities from intent to purchase through delivery.
• Analyse requirements like specifications, preferred suppliers, and needed delivery dates.
• Conduct competitive tendering to ensure best value for money.
• Solicit, evaluate proposals, and issue RFQs and POs per company guidelines.
• Implement purchase contracts that comply with company and regulatory standards.
• Provide Purchasing KPIs and hold accountability for team performance.
• Supported by the Buying Team, ensure timely issuance of purchase orders with terms aligned to program needs.
• Verify accuracy of Quality, Price, and Leadtime information in ERP systems.
• Evaluate and qualify potential suppliers, maintaining an approved suppliers list in the ERP system.
• Advise team and management on appropriate suppliers.
• Negotiate optimal cost while ensuring quality and schedule requirements.
• Ensure on-schedule, quality-compliant, and cost-effective material delivery.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills
• Well adept with MRP/ERP systems
• Experience in a technical, engineering and manufacturing buying role
• CIPS or studying towards would be advantageous

This role presents an excellent opportunity to advance your career in purchasing with an exciting company that provides flexible work arrangements, a competitive salary, and numerous other benefits.