Senior Buyer

Job description

Our client, a global engineering and manufacturing is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement in Fareham.

This is a senior leadership role within the supply chain function, responsible for managing a site-based buying team, driving supplier performance, reducing total cost of acquisition, mitigating risk, and supporting new product introduction in a complex manufacturing environment.

Senior Buyer

Competitive Salary

Permanent

Mon–Thurs 8:00–17:00, Fri 8:00–12:00

Fareham

Senior Buyer

Job Description

• Lead and develop the site procurement team, setting clear objectives, driving performance, and building a culture of continuous improvement.
• Own all purchasing activity for the site, covering strategic, operational and technical procurement across series production and NPI.
• Drive supplier performance and risk management, including SRM, audits, non-conformance, and development of a resilient supplier base.
• Deliver cost reduction and value improvement, negotiating best terms and reducing total cost of acquisition while protecting quality and delivery.
• Ensure strong operational control and compliance, managing MRP, inventory, S&OP alignment, contracts, and regulatory/quality requirements.

Senior Buyer

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a procurement/buying team in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Hands-on experience in strategic and operational purchasing.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation background, with a track record of cost reduction and performance improvement.
• Experience working in a regulated or quality-driven environment (e.g. Aerospace, automotive, medical, ISO/AS-certified).
• High level of commercial and technical understanding, able to interpret drawings/specs and use ERP/MRP systems to drive decisions.
• CIPS Qualified

Senior Buyer

Company Benefits

• 22.5 days holiday + bank holidays
• Employee Cash plan
• Online discount perks
• Cycle to Work
• Social Club
• Onsite Gym

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Fareham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English