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Senior Buyer

Cardiff Permanent View Job Description
A Senior Buyer position within a technically-led manufacturing environment, taking ownership of supplier relationships, commercial negotiations and material flow. This is a hands-on role with real scope to influence cost, supply chain performance and overall procurement strategy.
  • Genuine autonomy - not just transactional buying
  • Opportunity to shape supplier strategy in a growing, specialist business

About Our Client

A well-established manufacturing business operating in a specialist manufacturing environment.
The business has a strong reputation in its sector, supplying high-performance products into a range of industrial applications, with a focus on quality, innovation and long-term customer relationships.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop key supplier relationships (UK & international)
  • Lead negotiations around cost, quality and delivery
  • Ensure continuity of supply across critical materials
  • Support NPI / technical projects from a sourcing perspective
  • Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
  • Work cross-functionally with operations, production and technical teams

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate

  • Currently operating at Buyer / Senior Buyer level within a manufacturing environment
  • Comfortable managing suppliers end-to-end, not just placing orders
  • Strong on negotiation, cost control and supplier performance
  • Experience within a technical, materials-led industry
  • Someone who wants more ownership and visibility, not a purely transactional role

What's on Offer

Excellent salary and benefits

Contact
Mark Hickman
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7037472
Phone number
+441179065142

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Direct Procurement
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Cardiff
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mark Hickman
Consultant phone
+441179065142
Job reference
JN-062026-7037472