Company: ROBERT WALTERS
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Role: Senior Buyer
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Location: South Manchester
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Buyer to join a highly respected engineering organisation with a long-standing track record of delivering complex solutions.
This role is ideal for a procurement professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, values high standards, and is keen to support large-scale manufacturing programmes while helping to shape an agile, sustainable supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver procurement strategies for high-value materials and key suppliers across the UK and Europe
- Prepare procurement documentation, including RFIs and RFQs, to support bid activity and aftermarket requirements
- Manage sourcing activities, including supplier selection and commercial award decisions based on quality, cost, and delivery
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, lead times, and commercial terms
- Identify supply chain risks and lead mitigation activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in procurement or supply chain roles within engineering or manufacturing environments
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data
- Experience developing and managing strategic supplier relationships
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate commercial terms, including pricing, lead times, and contractual agreements
- Ability to proactively identify and manage supply chain risks
What's on Offer:
- Competitive pension scheme
- Early finish on Fridays
- Life assurance and enhanced sick pay
- Additional leave linked to length of service
- Wellbeing initiatives
- On-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme
To apply or find out more, please contact Seren Milner at seren.milner or .
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates