Global technology manufacturer requires a Senior Buyer to be a stand-alone procurement resource in their Eastleigh facility. Applicants need previous procurement or Buyer experience within engineering or manufacturing, and be comfortable in an end-to-end supply chain role encompassing; purchasing, planning, and logistics (goods in/out).
The Senior Buyer will report to the Supply Chain Manager and play a key role in managing purchasing activities, supplier performance, material availability, and shipping/receiving coordination for the Eastleigh facility.
Specific duties of the Senior Buyer include:
- Drive and maintain purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and alignment with demand and inventory requirements, and expediting where required
- Supply market intelligence and sourcing activities to identify alternative sources of supply
- Day-to-Day supplier management activities against OTD/OTIF
- Liaise with internal departments including Operations, Planning, Engineering, Finance and Quality to support production and R&D
- Maintain accurate supplier and item master data within ERP/MRP systems
- Produce supplier performance reports, KPI metrics, and tracking data
- Coordinate incoming goods verification, ensuring materials meet quality and documentation requirements
- Manage outbound shipments and ensure accurate shipping documentation and timely dispatch
- Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies, supplier issues, and non-conformance matters
- Support wider operational objectives and continuous improvement initiatives at Eastleigh
Senior Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Previous experience as a Senior Buyer, Buyer, Supply Chain Specialist, Materials Planner, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, or Materials Manager
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering business
- Comfortable operating in a stand-alone, end-to-end supply chain role
- MRP/ERP literacy
- Strong stakeholder management skills
