Senior Buyer

Job Type: Permanent

Expiry Date:

Job Reference: a1WNz KEyPMAW_

Consultant: Naomi Denney

Procurement Manager | Strategic Procurement Lead | Procurement Team Leader

Permanent | On-site | 45,000-55,000 per annum | Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm | 39 hours per week

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a permanent, on-site procurement role offering a salary of 45,000-55,000 per annum.

This role involves leading a team, driving strategic procurement activities and working cross-functionally to support production schedules, supplier relationships and business objectives within an aerospace environment.

Key Duties

• Lead a team to achieve departmental goals.

• Work with the SAP S/4HANA system, using the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.

• Use continuous improvement tools to develop and introduce effective processes.

• Attend weekly site management meetings.

• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with team members.

• Drive procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, focusing on cost optimisation, supplier reliability and risk mitigation.

• Expedite late orders at the earliest stage.

• Lead, mentor and coach a team of buyers to improve negotiation skills, supplier relationship management and compliance with company policies.

• Work with the Supplier Relationship Manager and Supplier Quality Engineer to establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities, improve procurement efficiency and support long-term planning through data-driven decision-making.

• Collaborate with Operations, Demand Planning and Supply Chain teams to align procurement activities with production schedules, inventory targets and organisational goals.

Requirements

• Experience using SAP.

• Experience within the aerospace industry.

• Strategic procurement leadership experience, including cost optimisation, supplier reliability and risk mitigation.

• Experience leading, mentoring and coaching team members.

• Strong supplier relationship management skills.

• The ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and use data to support decision-making.

• Experience collaborating across functions to support production and organisational objectives.

• A valid driving licence and an acceptable driving record.

• The ability to travel to supplier sites.

Desirable Experience

• Team leadership or management experience.

• Experience within a manufacturing environment.

Interested?

If you have experience in aerospace procurement, supplier management and strategic purchasing, and are looking for a permanent, on-site opportunity, apply today.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.