Senior Buyer

Wednesbury Permanent £40,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
A senior procurement opportunity for an experienced Buyer to lead Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) purchasing across a growing engineering‑led business. Reporting into the Purchasing Director, this role combines strategic influence with hands‑on supplier and cost management responsibility.
  • A senior, influential Procurement role
  • Competitive Salary up to £50,000

About Our Client

Our client is an established and expanding organisation operating within a technically complex engineering and manufacturing environment. They are investing in their procurement function to strengthen supplier performance, drive cost efficiency, and support continued business growth.

Job Description

  • Lead procurement activity across key categories, with a strong focus on Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) and engineering spend
  • Act as a senior escalation point and commercial lead for UK and international suppliers
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to deliver sustainable cost savings
  • Benchmark supplier pricing and identify opportunities for continuous cost reduction
  • Source, evaluate, and onboard alternative suppliers to reduce risk and improve competitiveness
  • Manage supplier performance across delivery, quality, and pricing accuracy
  • Support and influence procurement strategy alongside the Purchasing Director
  • Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes, systems, and the supplier base
  • Contribute to stock management, forecasting, and broader supply chain optimisation
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure operational and commercial requirements are met

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Buyer should have:

  • Proven experience in a senior buying or procurement role within engineering, manufacturing, construction, or distribution
  • Strong background working with international suppliers and import processes
  • Demonstrable success in negotiation, cost reduction, and supplier performance management
  • Commercially astute and confident challenging decisions to drive better outcomes
  • Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability in a senior role
  • Highly organised with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Experience using ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is desirable but not essential

What's on Offer

  • A senior, influential procurement role within a growing and evolving business
  • Clear opportunities for progression and professional development
  • Supportive and collaborative working culture
  • Competitive salary of £40,000-£50,000 plus benefits
  • Company pension and on‑site parking
  • Full‑time, permanent position



If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Senior Buyer in the industrial and manufacturing industry, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Balkar Brier
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6995120
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Direct Procurement
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wednesbury
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Balkar Brier
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-042026-6995120