Senior buyer Work, Jobs in Darwen, Lan (with Salaries)

Senior Buyer
Gentex Europe —Haydock
- £40,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Senior Buyer
Manchester Airport —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
- Employee discount
3d
Senior Buyer - Mattresses & Softs or Beds & Furniture
Bensons for Beds —Accrington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Merchandising
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Senior Buyer
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Analysis skills
- Employee discount
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Senior Group Buyer - Indirect Purchasing
McBride —Manchester
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Continuous improvement
11d
Senior Buyer - Site Works and Operations
Rolls-Royce SMR —Manchester
- £42,000 - £55,125 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Communication skills
10d
Procurement Manager - Services & Operations
Rolls-Royce SMR —Warrington
- £60,000 - £78,750 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
1d
Group Procurement Senior Buyer (Technology & Indirect)
ODEON Cinemas —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Computer skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Buyer - Indirect
Johnson Controls —Manchester
- Business
1d
Buying Assistant
RMS International (UK) Ltd. —Manchester
- Full-time
- Free parking
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Junior Buyer / Buying Assistant
RMS International (UK) Ltd. —Manchester
- Full-time
- Quality control
- Free parking
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3d
Grocery Buyer
United Wholesale Grocers Ltd —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Buyer - Men's Apparel
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Analysis skills
- Employee discount
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Principal Category Manager
Sopra Steria —Salford
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Team management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Senior Buyer Procurement/Maternity Cover (Contract)
BakerHicks —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Contracts
- Communication skills
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Senior Buyer
Gentex Europe —Haydock
Experience managing supplier performance and driving continuous improvement. MCIPS qualified or actively working towards MCIPS.
£40,000 - £46,000 a year
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Senior Buyer
Manchester Airport —Manchester
Experience managing supplier relationships and driving performance through robust contract and supplier management practices. Competitive salary plus 15% bonus.
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Senior Buyer

Gentex Europe -
Haydock

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£40,000 - £46,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Life insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Sourcing
Stakeholder collaboration
Procurement
Stakeholder liaison
Supply chain
ERP software
Internal department liaison
MRP
Analysis skills
Purchase order creation
Continuous improvement
Partnership building
Procurement cost optimisation strategy
Risk management
Multidisciplinary collaboration
SAP ERP
Negotiated procurement
Communication skills
Purchasing and procurement experience
Analytics

Full job description

Gentex Corporation is looking for a Senior Buyer to join our Supply Chain team in Haydock, Merseyside.

Salary: £40,000-£46,000 / Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:30, Friday 08:00 - 13:00

What You'll Be Doing

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
Lead supplier sourcing, RFQs and tender activities to achieve the best balance of cost, quality, delivery and risk.
Negotiate pricing, contracts and long-term supplier agreements.
Identify cost reduction, cost avoidance and value engineering opportunities.
Build and manage strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and lead supplier improvement initiatives.
Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans.
Raise and manage purchase orders using the ERP system while maintaining accurate supplier, procurement and contract master data.
Resolve supplier issues relating to delivery, quality, shortages and pricing.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects through early supplier engagement.
Work collaboratively with Engineering, Operations, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality and Finance to support business objectives.
Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and supplier performance.

What We're Looking For

At least five years' procurement or purchasing experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier selection and contract negotiation.
Strong commercial negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
Experience managing supplier performance and driving continuous improvement.
Understanding of procurement best practice, commercial contracts and supply chain risk management.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP experience is advantageous).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven commercial decisions.
Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
High level of commercial awareness and business acumen.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to play a key role in shaping our supply chain strategy. Working alongside the Procurement Manager, you'll lead strategic sourcing activities, develop strong supplier partnerships, negotiate commercial agreements and help ensure continuity of supply across our specialist manufacturing business. You'll also collaborate with Commodity Managers across the wider Gentex Enterprise, supporting consolidated sourcing initiatives and helping deliver global procurement strategies where appropriate.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

MCIPS qualified or actively working towards MCIPS.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programmes.
Knowledge of inventory management and manufacturing supply chains.

Personal Attributes

We're looking for someone who is:
Commercially minded with a strategic approach to procurement.
A confident negotiator who can influence and build lasting supplier relationships.
Proactive, organised and able to manage competing priorities.
Comfortable working independently while collaborating across multiple departments.
Resilient, solutions-focused and committed to continuous improvement.
Professional, ethical and able to build trust with both internal and external stakeholders.

Why Join Gentex?

At Gentex, you'll join a collaborative team where procurement plays a vital role in supporting innovation, operational excellence and business growth. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions, develop supplier partnerships and contribute to the success of a global manufacturing organisation while continuing to develop your own career.

Pay: £40,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Haydock WA11: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Do you hold a MCIPS qualification?

Experience:

inventory management and manufacturing supply chains: 2 years (required)
procurement within an manufacturing environment : 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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