Senior Buyer

Teledyne Reynolds

Newbury, United Kingdom
Strategic supplier relationships
Sourcing strategy development
Negotiate contracts and pricing
The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services required for electro-mechanical manufacturing

Job Summary

  • The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services required for electro-mechanical manufacturing.
  • Key responsibilities include guiding sourcing strategy, resolving shortages, managing supplier performance, and ensuring material availability to meet production schedules.
  • Benefits include a salary sacrifice-led pension plan, free life assurance, 25 days holiday plus public holidays, and an employee assistance program.

Matching Summary

The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services required for electro-mechanical manufacturing.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic supplier relationships
  • sourcing strategy development
  • negotiate contracts and pricing
  • resolve material shortages
  • monitor supplier performance
  • cost reduction opportunities

Nice-to-have

  • data-driven decision making
  • high attention to detail
  • new product development sourcing
  • defence procurement experience

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in procurement
  • Proficient in ERP/MRP systems
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and BOMs
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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