798 Senior Buyer jobs in the United Kingdom
Supply Chain Buyer
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Founded 20yrs ago, our client has grown to become a leading metal door & curtain wall specialist across the UK construction industry, trusted by global and national architects, and Tier 1 contractors.
Job Overview:
They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and managing our supply chain database, overseeing strategic relationships and partnerships, and sourcing supply chain providers for new products. The role will also focus on developing and executing strategic plans around key cost centres, including materials, plant, distribution, and labour, to optimize their supply chain efficiency and drive cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sourcing Providers: Identify and source reliable supply chain providers for new products, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
- Supply Chain Database Management: Set up, maintain, and optimize a new supply chain database for current, and new product sectors within existing and future markets.
- Strategic Relationships & Partnerships: Build and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term collaboration and efficient service delivery.
- Cost Centre Strategy: Develop and implement strategic plans around critical cost centres (materials, plant, distribution, and labour) to optimize operational costs and performance.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance.
- Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business development, pre-construction, and finance, to ensure smooth supply chain operations and alignment with both short-term and long-term business objectives.
Must Have:
- Proven experience in supply chain management, with a track record of successfully managing and optimizing supply chains.
Preferable:
- Experience in the construction industry or related sectors.
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics , or a related field.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities.
- Strategic thinker with a focus on cost efficiency and long-term value creation.
- Proficient in supply chain management software and database systems.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Supply Chain Manager Role Key Points:
- No procurement
- Set up and manage supply chain database
- Manage strategic relationships & partnerships
- Sourcing supply chain providers for new products
- Strategic plans around cost centres (materials, plant, distribution, labour)
On offer:
Excellent salary and package on offer to the successful candidate.
Supply Chain Buyer
Posted 14 days ago
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Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Founded 20yrs ago, our client has grown to become a leading metal door & curtain wall specialist across the UK construction industry, trusted by global and national architects, and Tier 1 contractors.
Job Overview:
They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and managing our supply chain database, overseeing strategic relationships and partnerships, and sourcing supply chain providers for new products. The role will also focus on developing and executing strategic plans around key cost centres, including materials, plant, distribution, and labour, to optimize their supply chain efficiency and drive cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sourcing Providers: Identify and source reliable supply chain providers for new products, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
- Supply Chain Database Management: Set up, maintain, and optimize a new supply chain database for current, and new product sectors within existing and future markets.
- Strategic Relationships & Partnerships: Build and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term collaboration and efficient service delivery.
- Cost Centre Strategy: Develop and implement strategic plans around critical cost centres (materials, plant, distribution, and labour) to optimize operational costs and performance.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance.
- Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business development, pre-construction, and finance, to ensure smooth supply chain operations and alignment with both short-term and long-term business objectives.
Must Have:
- Proven experience in supply chain management, with a track record of successfully managing and optimizing supply chains.
Preferable:
- Experience in the construction industry or related sectors.
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics , or a related field.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities.
- Strategic thinker with a focus on cost efficiency and long-term value creation.
- Proficient in supply chain management software and database systems.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Supply Chain Manager Role Key Points:
- No procurement
- Set up and manage supply chain database
- Manage strategic relationships & partnerships
- Sourcing supply chain providers for new products
- Strategic plans around cost centres (materials, plant, distribution, labour)
On offer:
Excellent salary and package on offer to the successful candidate.
Supply Chain Buyer
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Founded 20yrs ago, our client has grown to become a leading metal door & curtain wall specialist across the UK construction industry, trusted by global and national architects, and Tier 1 contractors.
Job Overview:
They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and managing our supply chain database, overseeing strategic relationships and partnerships, and sourcing supply chain providers for new products. The role will also focus on developing and executing strategic plans around key cost centres, including materials, plant, distribution, and labour, to optimize their supply chain efficiency and drive cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sourcing Providers: Identify and source reliable supply chain providers for new products, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
- Supply Chain Database Management: Set up, maintain, and optimize a new supply chain database for current, and new product sectors within existing and future markets.
- Strategic Relationships & Partnerships: Build and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term collaboration and efficient service delivery.
- Cost Centre Strategy: Develop and implement strategic plans around critical cost centres (materials, plant, distribution, and labour) to optimize operational costs and performance.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance.
- Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business development, pre-construction, and finance, to ensure smooth supply chain operations and alignment with both short-term and long-term business objectives.
Must Have:
- Proven experience in supply chain management, with a track record of successfully managing and optimizing supply chains.
Preferable:
- Experience in the construction industry or related sectors.
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics , or a related field.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities.
- Strategic thinker with a focus on cost efficiency and long-term value creation.
- Proficient in supply chain management software and database systems.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Supply Chain Manager Role Key Points:
- No procurement
- Set up and manage supply chain database
- Manage strategic relationships & partnerships
- Sourcing supply chain providers for new products
- Strategic plans around cost centres (materials, plant, distribution, labour)
On offer:
Excellent salary and package on offer to the successful candidate.
Supply Chain Buyer
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Description
Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Founded 20yrs ago, our client has grown to become a leading metal door & curtain wall specialist across the UK construction industry, trusted by global and national architects, and Tier 1 contractors.
Job Overview:
They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and managing our supply chain database, overseeing strategic relationships and partnerships, and sourcing supply chain providers for new products. The role will also focus on developing and executing strategic plans around key cost centres, including materials, plant, distribution, and labour, to optimize their supply chain efficiency and drive cost-effective solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sourcing Providers: Identify and source reliable supply chain providers for new products, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
- Supply Chain Database Management: Set up, maintain, and optimize a new supply chain database for current, and new product sectors within existing and future markets.
- Strategic Relationships & Partnerships: Build and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term collaboration and efficient service delivery.
- Cost Centre Strategy: Develop and implement strategic plans around critical cost centres (materials, plant, distribution, and labour) to optimize operational costs and performance.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance.
- Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business development, pre-construction, and finance, to ensure smooth supply chain operations and alignment with both short-term and long-term business objectives.
Must Have:
- Proven experience in supply chain management, with a track record of successfully managing and optimizing supply chains.
Preferable:
- Experience in the construction industry or related sectors.
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics , or a related field.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities.
- Strategic thinker with a focus on cost efficiency and long-term value creation.
- Proficient in supply chain management software and database systems.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Supply Chain Manager Role Key Points:
- No procurement
- Set up and manage supply chain database
- Manage strategic relationships & partnerships
- Sourcing supply chain providers for new products
- Strategic plans around cost centres (materials, plant, distribution, labour)
On offer:
Excellent salary and package on offer to the successful candidate.
Buyer / Senior Buyer
Posted 14 days ago
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Harrow
Permanent
Start ASAP
Salary: circa 50,000 - 65,000
This 30 year old, upmarket, principal contractor specialises in London's high-end residential and commercial construction and refurb projects. Their work has been featured in publications that include RIBA Interiors, The Times Magazine and Terence Conran's Essential Handbook.
The company has re-evaluated its procurement management system, and is consequently looking to recruit an experienced materials buyer.
In short, currently, any procurement is dealt with by quantity surveyors and from site teams (so materials not totally measure of best prices procured etc.), so this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to implement a new procurement management system that not only creates a controlled buying process, but also a cost saving at the same time.
Buyer Role Summary:
The buyer role will necessitate an experienced individual, who possesses in depth construction materials knowledge, who is able to demonstrate key skills in:
- Tender enquiry, analysis and negotiation together with raising and issuing Purchase Orders.
- Current market knowledge of suppliers and manufacturers rates, and ability to negotiate terms and conditions
- The successful candidate will ideally have good all round construction buying experience, competent IT skills.
Further Info - must have experience:
- Working in a procurement role for a reputable contractor within the construction industry
- Material buying activities including negotiating best cost, payment terms, value and quality of materials
- Excellent negotiation skills and good relationships with suppliers
- Placing purchase orders, updating PO logs, and tracking order and delivery of stock
- Stock strategy / bulk buying / updating of stock movement
- Strong communicator
- Weekly/daily checks on orders so that outstanding items are highlighted immediately.
- Manage all appropriate paperwork to be issued and updated in order to track the stock to the specific project number, ensuring correct cost allocation
- Checking and authorising payment purchase invoices
- Improving the current procurement management system.
If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply for this Buyer job near Edmonton then please email an updated CV to damian @ borneltd. com
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Buyer / Senior Buyer
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Description
Harrow
Permanent
Start ASAP
Salary: circa 50,000 - 65,000
This 30 year old, upmarket, principal contractor specialises in London's high-end residential and commercial construction and refurb projects. Their work has been featured in publications that include RIBA Interiors, The Times Magazine and Terence Conran's Essential Handbook.
The company has re-evaluated its procurement management system, and is consequently looking to recruit an experienced materials buyer.
In short, currently, any procurement is dealt with by quantity surveyors and from site teams (so materials not totally measure of best prices procured etc.), so this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to implement a new procurement management system that not only creates a controlled buying process, but also a cost saving at the same time.
Buyer Role Summary:
The buyer role will necessitate an experienced individual, who possesses in depth construction materials knowledge, who is able to demonstrate key skills in:
- Tender enquiry, analysis and negotiation together with raising and issuing Purchase Orders.
- Current market knowledge of suppliers and manufacturers rates, and ability to negotiate terms and conditions
- The successful candidate will ideally have good all round construction buying experience, competent IT skills.
Further Info - must have experience:
- Working in a procurement role for a reputable contractor within the construction industry
- Material buying activities including negotiating best cost, payment terms, value and quality of materials
- Excellent negotiation skills and good relationships with suppliers
- Placing purchase orders, updating PO logs, and tracking order and delivery of stock
- Stock strategy / bulk buying / updating of stock movement
- Strong communicator
- Weekly/daily checks on orders so that outstanding items are highlighted immediately.
- Manage all appropriate paperwork to be issued and updated in order to track the stock to the specific project number, ensuring correct cost allocation
- Checking and authorising payment purchase invoices
- Improving the current procurement management system.
If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply for this Buyer job near Edmonton then please email an updated CV to damian @ borneltd. com
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Supply Chain Buyer & Planner
Posted 5 days ago
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**Position Summary:**
The Intercompany Supply Chain Buyer & Planner is responsible for sourcing stock from Bio-Techne internal brands and managing European inventory to meet customer demands. The role involves optimizing inventory levels to reduce lead times, minimize back orders, and ensure efficient operations. The successful candidate will work within a small team to enhance the customer experience by maintaining consistent and effective inventory management practices, collaborating with global manufacturing sites, and assisting in supporting the operations division.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Investigate potential suppliers, assess their capabilities, and research material availability to recommend and source suppliers. Prepare statements of work, develop bidder lists, and manage requests for quotations or proposals.
+ Conduct supplier site visits to evaluate performance on quality, delivery, and other key criteria. May lead or support supplier surveys as part of quality and technical teams.
+ Review and evaluate proposals from both incumbent and new suppliers. Select suppliers for technical and highly complex materials and negotiate prices, delivery schedules, quality, and services.
+ Negotiate purchase terms and conditions, and manage contracts and purchase orders. Ensure accurate reflection of prices, schedules, and terms as negotiated with suppliers.
+ Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, implement corrective actions for failures, and address delays in production or delivery. Resolve shipment discrepancies and coordinate inspections, substitutions, and standardization efforts.
+ Negotiate and resolve damage claims, over-shipments, rejections, and quality issues with suppliers.
+ Ensure suppliers meet all industry regulations and procurement requirements. Prepare complex reports and analyses to monitor trends and supplier performance.
+ Implement continuous improvement methods to optimize internal processes and systems, while leading or contributing to improvement initiatives with suppliers.
+ Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field by attending workshops, reviewing trade publications, and engaging in professional networks and associations.
+ Provide leadership and guidance to other team members and departments. Act as a prime contact for high-level projects, set project goals, and mentor less experienced employees.
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
+ Proven experience in a Buyer/Planner function.
+ Strong analytical, communication, and data entry skills.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
+ Experience with ERP systems, particularly Dynamics 365, is beneficial.
+ Previous experience in a supply chain environment is advantageous.
+ Fluency in English (additional language skills are a plus).
+ Strong experience in the life science field.
+ Ability to manage the supply of specialized and custom components.
+ Experience in low-to-mid volume complex hardware manufacturing.
+ Team player with the ability to lead and guide cross-functional teams.
+ Proven customer support and training experience.
+ Previous experience in a customer-focused environment with strong skills in managing customer expectations.
+ Proficient in managing and resolving issues related to purchase orders, invoices, returns, and quality discrepancies.
+ Willingness to travel between EMEA offices as required.
**Skills:**
+ Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical capabilities.
+ Ability to analyze and visualize trends from large data sets.
+ Effective management of open purchase orders and resolution of potential issues.
+ Highly organized with the ability to prioritize a varied workload.
+ Ability to collaborate with multiple departments on complex business decisions.
+ Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
**Why Join Bio-Techne:**
**We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.**
**We invest in our employees' financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.**
**We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.**
**We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging.**
**We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.**
**Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.**
**To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.**
Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services.
Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.
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Buyer
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Contract: Minimum 6 months
Location: Burton
Rate: 20+ per hour PAYE (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm, Friday 8:30am-1:30pm
Start: Immediate
Potential for permanent position
We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join a busy procurement team supporting rolling stock maintenance and repairs. This is a key role focused on the purchasing of engineering components, materials, and consumables.
Responsibilities:
Purchase a wide range of rolling stock parts and consumables
expedite outstanding orders and liaise with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
Process orders accurately using Dynamics 365 Business Central
Build strong relationships with internal departments and external suppliers
Support stock control and procurement reporting
Requirements:
Proven buying/procurement experience within an engineering or rail environment
Hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central is essential
Strong communication and supplier management skills
Able to hit the ground running and work to deadlines
Immediate availability preferred
This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a long-term contract, with the potential to go permanent if desired.
Buyer
Posted 2 days ago
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Buyer - Civil Engineering
Our client are a civil engineering & groundworks contractor delivering a range of services throughout Central Scotland including but not limited to; earthworks, roads, sewers, substructures, concrete work, and hard & soft landscaping.
They are now looking to appoint a Buyer with around 3-5 years' experience to join their team. This role will focus on the procurement of civil engineering materials and plant hire, ensuring best value, timely delivery, and supporting project teams across live sites.
Firstly, what's in it for you?
- Salary - 30,000 - 35,000
- 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday
- Standard holiday allowance
- Standard pension scheme
- Annual bonus up to 1000
Buyer - Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
- Source and purchase civil engineering materials and plant hire to support live projects across multiple sites.
- Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
- Manage plant hire agreements, off-hires, and extensions, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Assist with material take-offs in collaboration with site teams and estimators where required.
- Raise and manage purchase orders accurately using company systems.
- Monitor supplier performance, deliveries, and service levels to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Liaise with site managers and contracts managers to confirm requirements and resolve delivery or supply issues proactively.
- Track and report on purchasing activity to support project cost control and forecasting.
- Support company compliance processes and maintain accurate records of transactions.
Buyer - Civil Engineering
Requirements
- 3-5 years of buying/purchasing experience within civil engineering, groundworks, or construction.
- Knowledge of plant hire management and civil engineering materials (aggregates, concrete, drainage, fencing, etc.).
- Confident using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and purchase order systems.
- Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively within a fast-paced environment.
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Buyer
Posted 2 days ago
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Alexander Steele has partnered with one of the UK’s leading Food businesses that has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to support all aspects of the purchasing process from identifying new suppliers, understanding market movements, and managing order placement.
On Offer:
• Salary will be circa £40 000 to £45 000
• Performance Bonus
• Healthcare and Life Cover
• 23 leave days + 8 bank holidays
• The role will be based in the Surrey area
• Hybrid remote working option (1 day work from home - Fridays)
Key responsibilities :
• You will source products that meet customer specifications and deliver the best combination of price, lead-time and quality.
• Utilise acquired skills to negotiate best prices, payment terms and deals from suppliers.
• Ensure full compliance by working in accordance with the Company’s ethical sourcing policies.
• Raise formal purchase orders and process all associated admin through our order processing system.
• Manage customer tenders and ensure that Sales & Marketing have relevant pricing and data.
Candidate requirements:
• A tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management or equivalent will be preferred.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Buying/Purchasing, ideally in the the food industry.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of international shipping, duties and delivery processes would be beneficial