Job Title: Senior Buyer

Location: Littlehampton
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Hours:

* Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:15pm (30-minute lunch break)

* Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm (no lunch break)

The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Buyer to lead our purchasing, logistics, and supply chain operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a key position responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of materials and services to meet customer requirements.

You will play a vital role in ensuring that all supply chain activities deliver “right first time,” on time, in full, and at the correct cost, while also managing a key customer account involving overseas supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Buyer role:

* Lead and manage Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Logistics teams on a day-to-day basis

* Ensure timely delivery of raw materials, subcontract machining, and treatments to required quality and cost standards

* Own and deliver against Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets

* Manage a key customer account, including overseas (India) supply chain coordination and inventory management

* Develop and maintain strong, strategic supplier relationships

* Drive continuous improvement, standardisation, and performance reporting across all supply chain processes

* Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure all operational objectives are achieved

* Promote and maintain safe working practices across all functions

* Ensure full compliance with company and group policies

About You

* 3-5 years' experience in a supply chain role, ideally within aerospace or defence manufacturing (AS9100 environment)

* Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations

* Experience using MRP systems and analysing data

* Proven ability to manage projects and coordinate teams effectively

* A proactive problem solver with a track record of driving improvements

* Excellent communication and organisational skills

* Self-motivated, with the ability to prioritise workload and multitask

* A strong team player, able to work independently when required

Shifts & Salary for the Senior Buyer role:

* Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:15pm (30-minute lunch break)

* Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm (no lunch break)

* Pay: £45-£55k per annum , depending on experience

Benefits for the Senior Buyer role:

· Competitive salary (£45,000 - £55,000 per annum)

· Permanent, full-time position with stable working hours

· Early finish on Fridays

· Opportunity to take ownership of a key supply chain function within the business

· Career development and progression opportunities

How to apply for the Senior Buyer role:

If you are proactive, quality-driven, and ready to take the next step in your CNC machining career, apply now or submit your most up-to-date CV to n . lawry @ amlr. uk or to discuss how we can find you your next move within your chosen sector with one of the many career opportunities we currently have, Tel: (phone number removed) and ask for Naomi