Senior Buyer

Role: Senior Buyer Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Location: South Manchester

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Buyer to join a highly respected engineering organisation with a long-standing track record of delivering complex solutions.

This role is ideal for a procurement professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, values high standards, and is keen to support large-scale manufacturing programmes while helping to shape an agile, sustainable supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver procurement strategies for high-value materials and key suppliers across the UK and Europe
• Prepare procurement documentation, including RFIs and RFQs, to support bid activity and aftermarket requirements
• Manage sourcing activities, including supplier selection and commercial award decisions based on quality, cost, and delivery
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, lead times, and commercial terms
• Identify supply chain risks and lead mitigation activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain roles within engineering or manufacturing environments
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data
• Experience developing and managing strategic supplier relationships
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate commercial terms, including pricing, lead times, and contractual agreements
• Ability to proactively identify and manage supply chain risks

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive pension scheme
• Early finish on Fridays
• Life assurance and enhanced sick pay
• Additional leave linked to length of service
• Wellbeing initiatives
• On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme

To apply or find out more, please contact Seren Milner at seren.milner@robertwalters.com or 07345 472685.

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