Senior Buyer
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Senior Buyer

  • Salary

    £55000 per annum, Benefits: 25 days + bank holidays, Voluntary Activities, Cycle to work scheme, Rewards scheme, Learning and Development Opportunities, Sports and Social Club CIPS investment

  • Location

    Andover

  • Job type

    Permanent

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We’re seeking a confident and commercially minded Senior Buyer to join our growing client in Andover. You will take full ownership of supplier relationships and commodity areas. To thrive in this role, you'll bring a strong mix of technical knowledge, commercial acumen, and interpersonal skills.

 

Senior Buyer

Permanent

Up to £55,000

Mon–Thurs 8:00–16:45, Fri 8:00–13:00

Andover

 

Senior Buyer

Job Description

  • Lead supplier negotiations and contract implementation
  • Manage supplier performance, risk, and cost-reduction initiatives
  • Support new product development and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and production teams
  • Handle supplier audits, PPAP, and quality-related problem-solving
 

 

Senior Buyer

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

  • A proactive problem-solver who can identify trends and implement long-term, sustainable solutions
  • Experience working in a Manufacturing environment
  • Experience managing UK and international suppliers
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive cost savings
  • Experienced in driving continuous improvement initiatives
 

 

 

Senior Buyer

Company Benefits

  • 25 days + bank holidays
  • Voluntary Activities
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Rewards scheme
  • Learning and Development Opportunities
  • Sports and Social Club
  • CIPS investment