Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer – Engineering & Manufacturing ExcellenceFull‑time Permanent Lead Procurement for a High‑Precision Engineering GroupStep into a senior purchasing role at a specialist UK engineering and manufacturing organisation for customers worldwide.This is an opportunity to join a stable, long‑established engineering group with modern facilities, a strong reputation for quality, and a diverse portfolio of machinery and component manufacturing. You’ll be the senior figure driving procurement strategy across multiple engineering divisions—each with its own technical challenges and supply chain demands.Why This Role Stands OutYou’ll work across four engineering businesses, each manufacturing different types of machinery, stainless‑steel ware, and machined components. You’ll influence supplier strategy, cost optimisation, and material availability for complex assemblies and precision‑engineered parts. You’ll join a company with global reach, supplying both small independents and major multinationals. You’ll be part of a tight‑knit, family‑owned group with a reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and reliability. What You’ll OwnStrategic Procurement for engineered components, machined parts, fabricated assemblies, and specialist materials. Supplier Development — negotiate, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance. Technical Purchasing — interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications to source the right components first time. Cost‑Saving Initiatives — drive value‑engineering, alternative sourcing, and supplier consolidation. Inventory & Lead‑Time Control — ensure materials availability for production schedules across multiple manufacturing sites. Quality & Compliance — uphold ISO standards and ensure suppliers meet engineering and regulatory requirements. Cross‑Functional Collaboration — work closely with engineering, production, machining, and operations teams. RequirementsYou’ll Fit This Role If You Have…Senior‑level experience in engineering or manufacturing procurement. Strong knowledge of machining, fabrication, stainless‑steel components, and mechanical assemblies. Confidence reading technical drawings and understanding engineering specifications. A track record of supplier negotiation, cost reduction, and supply chain optimisation. ERP/MRP experience and a structured approach to purchasing. Desirable ExtrasExperience in packaging machinery, automation, laboratory equipment, or precision machining. Exposure to international supply chains and global sourcing. Familiarity with ISO‑certified engineering environments. BenefitsYou’ll JoinA respected UK engineering group with..Modern, purpose‑built facilities A collaborative culture Long‑term stability A varied and technically rich product range A global customer base Salary of Up To £55,000