Senior Buyer

Our client, a leading automotive manufacturing business, is looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join their growing organisation. The successful candidate will have experience working within the manufacturing industry, in a fast-paced procurement role, dealing with many suppliers and commodities.

The role focuses on direct purchasing and sits within the Bought-Out Parts category, covering a wide range of commodities including films, foams, tapes, clips, coatings, stampings, fasteners, fixings and surface treatments.

Senior Buyer
Permanent
Salary dependent on experience
Monday to Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am – 2pm
Birmingham - Hybrid

Senior Buyer
Job Description

Day to day commercial management of the supplier base
Negotiate prices and contract terms
Manage RFQ (request for quotations) to SOP (start of production), including NPI (New product introduction)
Manage supplier delivery issues /negotiate claims Senior Buyer
Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

Previously worked within the manufacturing industry, automotive is highly desirable
Well versed working in a Buyer role or similar
Experienced working within a fast-paced environment Senior Buyer
Company Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Life assurance x3 salary
Company pension, 4.5% employer contribution
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