Senior Buyer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 5 May 2026
LOCATION
Rochester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£50,000 / year
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
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SKILLS

Negotiation Supplier Relationship Management Oracle ERP Budget Management Procurement Processes Contract Management KPI Tracking CIPS

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Buyer - [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group - Rochester, Kent

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum | Permanent | On-site

Job Description

Our client, an established electronics manufacturing firm in Rochester, require an experienced Senior Buyer to join their multi-disciplined team. 37hr week Mon - Fri, core working hours: 10am - 3pm (start early, finish early etc), optional 1pm finish on a Friday. Candidates would need to have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for BPSS security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Negotiate terms, conditions, pricing, and contracts with suppliers
  • Act as the main point of contact between suppliers and the business, building effective relationships
  • Monitor budgets for purchase orders and identify opportunities for cost savings through effective negotiation
  • Track supplier performance, communicate key KPIs, and address issues at a senior level
  • Maintain accurate supplier order books and data in the Oracle ERP system
  • Support the implementation of corporate procurement processes, including strategic supplier, sub-contract, and commodity management
  • Coach and train junior staff on procurement processes and procedures, assist with audits and improvement plans

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience in buying, procurement and purchasing
  • Experience in leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships
  • Experience with Terms & Conditions

Desirable Qualifications

  • HNC/HND in Business Studies or equivalent
  • CIPS qualified

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