Senior Buyer

Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Engineering BuyerJob Type: ContractDuration 6 MonthsWork Type: Hybrid, 4 day working week, 37.5hrs/wkIndustry: DefenceJob Location: BedfordshireRate: 40-45/hr (PAYE Umbrella, Inside IR35)Profile Senior Engineering BuyerOur client is an international leading figurehead in the Defence sector, responsible for a variety of critical platforms. They are currently seeking a Senior Engineering Buyer to support their manufacturing team.Job Role Senior Engineering BuyerThe Senior Engineering Buyer shall support the Supply Chain Organisation managing the total supply chain for goods and services to meet a variety of programme and business requirementsThe role focusses on supporting a variety of programmes and undertakes activity across multiple categories of goods and services including simple to complex build to print in commodity areas including PCB's, box-builds, cable harnesses, mechanical, COTs and MOTs. Duties Senior Engineering BuyerUndertaking the procurement process including issuing RFQs, Invitation to Tender, Terms and Conditions, negotiations, bid evaluations, and award of contract Negotiating with suppliers to ensure best-value is achieved.Managing supplier performance to meet Technical, Schedule, Quality and Cost requirements.Developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships with key internal and external business contacts to achieve mutual benefit.Ensuring procurement activities are compliant with internal/legislative procedures, and that risks are identified and managed.Providing the key interface between internal customers and suppliers to ensure that communication is effectively managed, and issues and risks are fully understood and managed.Supporting internal and external reviews of supplier performance as required.Contributing to the continual improvement of the supply chain processes.Experience/Qualifications Senior Engineering BuyerProven experience as a Senior Engineering Buyer or related role.Buying experience for complex drawn items (Mechanical Assemblies, PCB-A).Excellent understanding of procurement best practice.Candidates who are currently a Buyer, Senior Buyer, Commodity Manager, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Engineer Buyer, Mechanical Buyer, Electronics Buyer and Supply Chain Manager could be suitable for this position.To make an application for this role please submit your CV to [email protected] or for more information call 01453829529.For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Created: 2025-06-23