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We’re recruiting a Senior Buyer for a leading company designing and manufacturing advanced underwater systems, including Work Class and Observation ROVs, Trenchers, and Submarine Rescue Systems. Part of a global organisation, their products are renowned worldwide for reliability, performance, and technical excellence.

Purpose:
Purchase goods and services at the best price and quality, meeting company standards and timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the full purchasing cycle: requisition → order → delivery → issue resolution
Build strong supplier relationships to improve quality, cost, delivery, and safety
Conduct market analysis and negotiate terms to optimise competitiveness and cash flow
Ensure timely purchase orders and delivery from designated suppliers
Handle ad-hoc quotations and internal requests
Resolve invoice queries promptly to support cash flow
Maintain department filing, housekeeping, and clerical tasks
Produce reports as requested and follow safe working practices
Requirements:

Education/Skills: Maths, English, IT skills, confident with Microsoft Excel and Word
Experience: 5+ years purchasing in a manufacturing or engineering environment; MRP experience preferred
Technical/Key Skills: Understanding of technical drawings, negotiation skills, detail-oriented, flexible, able to work under pressure, team player
QHSE:

Take responsibility for safe and environmentally sound practices
Report unsafe acts or conditions to management
Benefits:

37 hours/week (8.30–4.30, 4pm Friday) with flexi-time available
Overtime opportunities
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
5% pension
Private healthcare
2x base salary life insurance
Call Kate on (phone number removed) for more details