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Senior Buyer
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Senior Buyer
£40,000 - £45,000
Uxbridge (fully on-site)
Your new company
This organisation is a well-established manufacturer operating within the wider automotive and industrial supply chain. The business designs and produces technically complex electrical equipment and supports OEM customers through a global sourcing and manufacturing footprint. Operating in an ultracritical environment, the company is known for long‑standing customer relationships, specialist engineering capability and a supply chain that spans international markets.
Your new role
This is a Senior Buyer role within a small, experienced team where everyone reports directly into the Managing Director. The position is hands-on and delivery‑focused, combining traditional purchasing activity with the opportunity to influence how suppliers are selected, managed and contracted.
You will manage the end‑to‑end buying process, including PO placement, supplier negotiations and contracting, while also reviewing the existing supplier base and identifying opportunities to improve value and resilience. With a large proportion of suppliers based offshore, the role suits someone comfortable working with international supply chains and engaging directly with suppliers, including occasional travel.
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What you'll need to succeed
To be successful as a Senior Buyer in this environment, you will have proven experience working within an industrial, OEM or manufacturing setting, ideally supplying into a business with a clear end customer. You will be comfortable operating across both the tactical and strategic elements of buying and happy working in a hands‑on role without line management responsibility.
You are likely to demonstrate:
- Experience managing global suppliers and overseas sourcing
- Strong understanding of purchase order management, negotiation and contracting
- Confidence operating in an environment without formal procurement or legal structures
CIPS qualification is desirable, although strong industry experience or relevant education will also be considered.
What you'll get in return
You will be joining a business operating in a specialist manufacturing environment, offering genuine autonomy and the chance to influence how procurement and buying activities are shaped and delivered. The culture is collaborative and experienced, with close exposure to senior leadership and clear accountability.
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The role is fully office‑based with on-site parking and a structured working pattern that supports work-life balance, alongside a generous holiday allowance including a Christmas shutdown period. There is also openness to supporting professional development, including potential CIPS support after 12 months on a case‑by‑case basis.
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