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Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer – £45-60k + Benefits


A leading manufacturer in the oil, gas, and precision engineering sector is looking for a Senior Buyer to take charge of sourcing critical components from global suppliers. This is a high-impact role where your ability to negotiate hard, build resilient supply chains, and reduce costs will directly shape business performance.

You’ll lead the procurement of precision-machined parts, working across international markets to secure the best value while maintaining quality and delivery standards. This role offers real autonomy and the chance to influence long-term procurement strategy without corporate red tape.

What you’ll need:
– Strong, proven negotiation skills
– International procurement experience – particularly across Asia, Europe, or North America
– Solid understanding of ERP/MRP systems
– Experience sourcing precision-machined components
– Based within 40 minutes of Knutsford and open to occasional overseas travel

Desirable:
– A degree in engineering, supply chain or similar
– Experience in oil & gas, valves, or exotic materials

What’s on offer?
£45-60k salary (DOE) + pension, bonus, health plan & more
Global supplier exposure
High responsibility, low bureaucracy
Career development in a fast-moving manufacturing environment

If you’re a sharp negotiator with a strategic mindset and strong global sourcing experience – I want to hear from you

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent and contract jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

JOB OVERVIEW.

Location Cheshire East
Job titleSenior Buyer
Salary £45000 - £60000
Consultant Holly Feasey
Consultant Phone 02394004716
Consultant Email Holly@wr-engineering.com
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