Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00–18:00
Location: Norwich
Salary: £45,000-£55,000 (Depending on proven experience)
Holidays: 24 Days + Bank Holidays (Plus enhanced holiday entitlement through company benefits scheme).
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer – Technical Procurement to join a leading manufacturing organisation. This is a key role responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring technically complex materials, components, and services—including fabricated metalwork, machined parts, injection-moulded components, and sub-assemblies.
Working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and other operational teams, you will ensure a cost-effective, reliable, and compliant supply chain that supports both day-to-day manufacturing and long-term strategic projects. You will also mentor an Assistant Buyer and contribute to ongoing procurement and supply chain improvements.
Key Responsibilities Procurement & Sourcing
- Manage daily purchasing activities to support production and project timelines.
- Issue RFQs, analyse quotations, negotiate pricing, terms, and supplier agreements.
- Raise and manage purchase orders within the ERP system (Oracle E1 preferred).
- Support new product introduction (NPI), cost reduction, and sustainability initiatives.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers; monitor performance for quality, delivery, and cost.
- Work cross-functionally to resolve supplier issues and support corrective actions.
- Participate in supplier onboarding, assessments, and improvement reviews.
- Line-manage and mentor the Assistant Buyer, providing structure, support, and training.
- Promote best practices in sourcing, negotiation, and procurement processes.
- Support supply chain transformation projects, including ERP reimplementation.
- Contribute to process improvements for efficiency, cost optimisation, and supplier collaboration.
- Assist with ESG, sustainability, and compliance initiatives including ISO and BRCGS.
- Ensure all procurement data is accurate—including pricing, lead times, and supplier information.
- Resolve discrepancies quickly and maintain key procurement metrics.
- Adhere to all health, safety, and company policies.
- Experience as a Senior Buyer or Technical Buyer in engineering or manufacturing.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, moulding, etc.).
- Proven negotiation skills and supplier relationship management.
- ERP/MRP experience (Oracle E1 advantageous).
- Mentoring or team development experience desirable.
- CIPS qualification or working towards it is beneficial.
Generous pension scheme: 2.5% employee / 10% employer contributions after 3 months
- Holiday that grows with service:
- Start with 24 days (plus bank holidays), Increase by 1 day each year up to 28 days
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Employee recognition programmes, including peer-nominated awards
Interested?
Apply now or contact Katie Dobson at Select Recruitment for more information.
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