Senior Buyer (Engineering / Manufacturing)

Senior Buyer (Engineering / Manufacturing)

£45,000 – £48,000 + Development + Potential for Progression + 33 Days Holiday + Health & Wellbeing Benefits

Derby

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Senior Buyer, based near Derby. This role is on a permanent basis and is fully site‑based.

The Role

This role is for a Senior Buyer, reporting to the Purchasing Manager, with responsibility for sourcing and managing materials and services across engineering and manufacturing categories.

You will play a key role in ensuring materials are delivered on time and in full, while driving cost efficiencies and building strong supplier relationships.

Day to Day

• Procure direct and indirect materials and services, with a focus on engineering and manufacturing categories
• Engage early with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure optimal sourcing decisions
• Lead supplier negotiations and develop cost‑saving strategies
• Build and manage long‑term supplier relationships, improving performance and reliability
• Ensure materials are delivered on time and in full to meet operational and project requirements
• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve material issues
• Manage inventory levels, reduce obsolete stock, and define safety stock strategies
• Deliver against key KPIs including cost, quality, service, and cash
• Manage and reduce invoice queries
• Support wider business projects and ad hoc procurement activities as required

The Individual

• Extensive procurement experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Proven track record of negotiating and delivering cost savings
• Experience managing key supplier relationships
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and inventory management
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build internal relationships
• Able to work under pressure and solve problems proactively

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)
• CIPS Level 3 or 4
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Employee Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual Salary Reviews & Pension Contributions
• Monthly Rewards & Recognition
• Long Service Awards & Gift Vouchers
• 33 Days Holiday (increasing with service)
• Company Socials
• Career Development & Sponsored Training
• Free Eye Tests & Specsavers Vouchers
• Holiday Trading Scheme
• Employee Discount Platform (Retail, Gyms, Tech, Travel)
• Employee Assistance Programme

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