Senior Buyer

As the Senior Buyer (12 month maternity cover) for a global manufacturer, you will lead the local purchasing department to identify and deliver cost savings. This challenging position requires experience in a supervisory purchasing role within a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment.We are working in partnership with a global sustainble packaging company, with a strong tradition of delivering high quality manufacturing. This is an industrial site comprising of CHP, water treatment and heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.Your key responsibilities as Senior Buyer will include:Leading a team of 4 (Buyers & Stores)SAP MM key user for the plant.Assisting with the implementation of a category management approachConversion of Purchase orders in accordance with the purchasing policyYour Profile:Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) at level 4 or aboveStrong management skills to lead a small team and gain support from all departmental managers for purchasing activitiesExperienced negotiator with a proven track record of cost reduction initiativesExperience of using SAP with a sound knowledge of MRPWhats on offer:Competitive basic salaryGBP5k bonus paid at the end of the 12 month contract25 days holiday paCompany pensionFree on site gymSubsidised CanteenHealth & wellbeing programmeOn-site parkingApply below to share your CV or call our offices to discuss the first step in making that dream move.Tiro is a specialist Employment Agency & Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in high performance cars, motorsport, software, electronics, engineering & manufacturing. Please note your call may be recorded for training or monitoring processes. RecruiterManaging ConsultantZoe TunmerEmail me Share this job online Related rolesTiro works on a strictly confidential basis. This means that although you may not see a suitable role on our website, you can be confident we are working on roles that will advance your career. Our clients range from innovative start-ups to global giants, so whether it's the next big career leap or something more niche, we will get you there.