Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer – Overseas Purchasing Experience – £80k – £100k

A leading manufacturer in the oil, gas, and precision engineering sector is looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to take charge of setting procurement strategies 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. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset, have a strong mechanical engineering background and be a confident negotiator.

What you’ll need:
– Strong, proven negotiation skills
– International procurement experience – particularly across Asia (China and India)
– Solid understanding of ERP/MRP systems
– Experience sourcing precision-machined components
– 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?
£80 – £100k 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

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