Senior Buyer

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join a leading manufacturing business. As the Engineering, Capital, and Projects Buyer, you will spearhead procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and oversee the entire procurement cycle for engineering projects and maintenance events. Your role will be pivotal in shaping their procurement landscape and contributing to our overall success.

As Senior Buyer benefits include:

• Up to 10% bonus
• Matching pension scheme up to 10%
• Life Assurance Income Protection Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days annual leave (rising with time)
• Private medical options
• On site free staff parking

Key responsibilities as Senior Buyer:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for engineering projects and maintenance events.
• Support the Procurement Manager in embedding procurement strategies and policies.
• Manage the procurement cycle from sourcing to execution, ensuring timely delivery.
• Cultivate and manage supplier relationships to mitigate risks and enhance value.
• Foster cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders to ensure procurement visibility and effectiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
• Maintain approved supplier lists and support the engineering spend category.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of procurement contracts in the ERP system.
• Develop clear KPIs for supplier performance and value generation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience for this Senior Buyer Role:

• 10+ years of procurement experience with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Independent leadership in procurement activities and project management.
• Proficiency in developing and executing procurement strategies in evolving business environments.
• Strong experience in supplier performance management, competitive bidding, and contract negotiation.
• Background in heavy industries such as engineering, oil and gas, chemicals
• MCIPS qualification and/or degree in a relevant field.

Castle Employment Group is an award-winning recruitment company based in Scarborough, Leeds and York. With over 50 years of experience, we deliver a market leading service building long-term relationships with our candidates. We offer an honest, straightforward approach, tailored to deliver exactly what our candidates need.

Castle Employment provides temporary, permanent and contract employment opportunities throughout Yorkshire and the UK. Our highly experienced team of consultants are all specialists within their field of recruitment and have a thorough understanding and knowledge of their roles ensuring that they can deliver a perfect match for your career aspirations.

At Castle Employment Group, we recognise and appreciate the value of high-quality candidates - so only right that we reward the people who introduce them to us. Simply refer a friend to us, and if we find them a temporary or permanent position we will reward you with a shopping voucher to spend on yourself.

Due to the high volume of candidates that apply for our applications, we are unable to get in touch with every application. Therefore, if you haven't heard from one of our consultants within 7 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.