Senior Buyer

Overview

A reputable and established manufacturing organisation is seeking a dedicated Senior Buyer to join their team in Brighton on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of up to £48,000 and requires full on-site presence, reflecting the hands-on nature of the position.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage purchase order placement, expediting, and vendor negotiations to optimise costs and supply stability.
• Control and reduce direct material inventory through forecasting, re-application, redistribution, and analysis.
• Ensure efficient material flow, meeting quality, delivery, and cost targets, while managing Purchase Price Variance.
• Maintain accurate master data in ERP, including safety stock, Kanban sizes, and lead-times.
• Support risk mitigation, vendor consolidation, and cross-functional projects.

Person Specification

• Experience in manufacturing environments, ideally with electronics so...