Senior Buyer

Salary commensurate with skills and experience

The Vacancy

The Vacancy

Overview

You will help shape the procurement strategy & drive commercial excellence. This position requires someone who thrives in an international environment and contributes to both tactical buying and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement activities for capital equipment, goods, materials, and services, ensuring optimal value, risk mitigation, and adherence to specifications and budgets
• Drive commercial excellence by leading complex negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships globally to enhance service, quality, and foster innovation
• Drive end-to-end procure-to-pay process management, system optimisation, and data-driven decision-making
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks ensuring continuity and resilience
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support project goals, manage change requests, and contribute to the refinement of Procurement and Warehouse policies
• Stay current on market trends and technological advancements, advising stakeholders on potential impacts
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and act as a subject matter expert, guiding internal teams

Experience & Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• CIPS accreditation (or working towards completion)
• Proven experience as a Buyer or Procurement Specialist, ideally within high-tech
• Strong track record of translating strategic objectives into quantifiable Procurement results
• Advanced sourcing strategy development, strong negotiation, communication, and influencing skills
• Highly analytical, numerically astute, and a proactive problem-solver capable of navigating complex supply chain challenges
• Ability to work collaboratively, engage diverse stakeholders, and mentor team members

Advantage

• Experience working with international suppliers and global supply chains
• Experience in high-tech sectors such as semiconductors, consumer electronics, or photonics
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP within a Procurement function

Benefits

• Group personal pension plan and life assurance
• 28 days holiday entitlement
• Subsidised gym
• Private health and dental schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free fruit and hot drinks
• Staff events
• Subsidised canteen

Testimonials

Sophie, Senior HR Advisor: "Since joining the HR team at Plessey, I've had such great opportunities within the business to further develop my skillset at a time of exciting growth for the company. The people at Plessey really make this business what it is, and the support network available to you on a daily basis is brilliant and something I'm proud to be part of."

Lee, Purchasing Manager: "At Plessey, we are passionate about what we do, and everyone on our team contributes towards achieving our company's vision and success. It's a great place to work and I really enjoy working here."