Job Description:

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
• On site restaurant

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’