Role: Senior BuyerType: PermanentPay: £55,000 per annumHours: Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:00Location: CoventryAre you a Senior Buyer looking for your next opportunity? I’m currently representing a leading Engineering Design andManufacturing company based in Coventry and they’re looking for a Senior Buyer to join them on a permanent basis due to growth in the business.Senior BuyerJob Description

• Procurement Strategy & Supplier Management: Lead procurement initiatives, reduce the supplier base, establish group purchasing agreements, and ensure supplier contract compliance with company strategy and policy.
• Supply Chain Optimisation & Performance: Improve and measure supply chain performance, manage the efficient flow of materials and tooling for national and international projects, and approve stock purchases in line with business requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance & International Trade: Ensure full compliance with customs regulations and HMRC requirements; act as the main point of contact for international trade, customs documentation, and incoterms.
• Project & Tender Support: Provide procurement expertise and pricing input for tenders, support project managers in achieving best value, and lead procurement for capital equipment and special projects.
• Contractual Risk & Reporting: Support the review and interpretation of supplier/customer terms and conditions, manage contractual risks during tender stages, and implement controls with structured management reporting.

Senior BuyerEssential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Buyer within a Technical/Manufacturing environment
• Experience in purchasing parts such as machining, castings, forgings etc.
• Experience within the power generation industry, preferably with rotating equipment
• Ideal if you can read Engineering drawings but not essential
• Ideal if you have experience in import/export

Senior BuyerBenefits

• Contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme
• 4x Salary Life assurance
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement, in addition to bank holidays
• Company-funded gym subsidy payments
• Annual vision allowance
• Free 24/7 remote GP service
• Employee referral programme
• Long service recognition awards
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to Electric/ Hybrid vehicle charging points
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive professional development through our in-house training academy
• Career-enhancing training events
• Exclusive employee discounts and various concessions via our corporate perks platformIf you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’