Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer (075dm) – Worcester, West Midlands - £35000- £40000 DOE

Our client is a leading provider of through-life support services across diverse sectors such as Aerospace, Automation, Defence, Energy, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, and Transport.

They are now looking for a Senior Buyer to join their team in Worcester.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

Do you have a strong background in procurement and supply chain management?

Do you have leadership skills and a strategic mindset to drive performance?

If so, this role might be for you!

As a Senior Buyer, you will lead a small team, develop purchasing strategies, and work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth procurement operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage a team of buyers, providing guidance and support to achieve OTIF targets.
  
  
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to enhance cost savings and supplier performance.
  
  
• Conduct market/data analysis to identify trends and new supplier opportunities.
  
  
• Support bid submissions, ensuring accurate and timely purchasing information.
  
  
• Monitor and manage supplier performance, maintaining strong relationships.
  
  
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand purchasing needs and provide solutions
  
  
• Maintain and develop existing customer and supplier relations.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with company policies and best practices in procurement.
  
  
• Support sales and store teams with collaborative projects.
  
  What they are looking for:
  
  
• Proven experience as a Buyer with a strong track record in purchasing and supply chain management.
  
  
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
  
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
  
• CIPS qualification (or actively working towards it) is essential.
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  
  What They Offer:
  
  
• 29 days of paid holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service.
  
  
• Additional 2-5 bonus holiday days over the Christmas period.
  
  
• Flexible working hours (after a successful probation period).
  
  
• Free on-site parking and refreshments.
  
  
• Tech Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme.
  
  
• Access to Mental Health First Aid representatives
  
  
• Regular social events
  
  
• Competitive pension scheme.
  
  Additional Information:
  
  All employees are subject to a DBS check during the probation period. Full Security Clearance may be required in some cases. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
  
  If you are interested in applying, please send a copy of your CV to Daniel Martin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd