{"id":2861,"date":"2026-10-19T12:50:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/?job_listing=buyer-senior-buyer"},"modified":"2026-10-19T12:50:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:50:22","slug":"buyer-senior-buyer","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.rubiconpeople.co.uk\/?job_listing=buyer-senior-buyer","title":{"rendered":"Buyer \/ Senior Buyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">Buyer &#8211; Lymington &#8211; Up to &pound;36,000<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Take ownership of purchasing within an innovative <strong>manufacturing<\/strong> business where accuracy and supplier relationships genuinely shape production.<br \/> As a <strong>Buyer<\/strong>, every purchase order, lead time and negotiation you manage keeps materials flowing to schedule.<br \/> This is a structured, detail-focused role with real scope to develop your procurement expertise.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>As a Buyer, you will benefit from:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>The chance to contribute to a growing business with a strong reputation for quality<\/li>\n<li>Genuine development, learning new skills alongside experienced Senior Buyers<\/li>\n<li>A clearly defined role reporting directly to the Head of Supply Chain<\/li>\n<li>A structured environment built on continuous improvement and high standards<\/li>\n<li>Close collaboration with Production, Planning, Warehouse and Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Hybrid working, with one day a week working from home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>As a Buyer, your responsibilities will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Raising purchase orders for company wide requisitions using the ERP system (SYSPRO)<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining accurate procurement data, including lead times, MOQ\/MPQ order points and open order book alignment<\/li>\n<li>Negotiating with suppliers to secure best value, year on year savings and first-class service<\/li>\n<li>Managing supplier performance, risk mitigation and on-time delivery across direct and indirect portfolios<\/li>\n<li>Carrying out monthly inventory profiling to secure material availability while avoiding overstocking<\/li>\n<li>Supporting daily SQDIP walks and the development of internal and supplier KPIs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>As a Buyer, your experience will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>A <strong>professional qualification in procurement and supply (CIPS or equivalent)<\/strong>, or at least 2 years of direct and\/or indirect purchasing experience<\/li>\n<li>Purchasing experience within a <strong>manufacturing<\/strong> environment<\/li>\n<li>Confident use of MRP\/ERP systems, with <strong>SYSPRO<\/strong> experience an advantage<\/li>\n<li>Strong Excel skills and good working knowledge of Office 365<\/li>\n<li>Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail<\/li>\n<li>The ability to read basic 2D technical drawings, or mechanical knowledge, would be an advantage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you&#8217;re a detail-driven <strong>Buyer<\/strong> looking to build your expertise in a business that values accuracy and quality, this could be your next step. 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