Due to continued growth and success their Purchasing department our client is now looking for a Senior Buyer to join their busy team. This role will suit someone with experience in purchasing and buying within an engineering and manufacturing environment looking for their next challenge/new role in a multi-tasking, fast-paced and dynamic team environment, who has excellent administration and organisational skills. Key Responsibilities: * Purchase of materials in line with approved manufacturers lists according to fabrication drawings and associated bill of materials. * Creation of purchase orders in accordance with company procedures and in line with financial processes. * Liaising with supply chain and project managers on relevant projects to ensure understanding of requirements, delivery, budgets. * Identification of best value opportunities whilst keeping to required delivery. * Creation and delivery of project status updates to key stakeholders. * Provide support for amendments and ongoing management of the approved vendor list. * Create works orders and identify when orders are required for stock items. * Run stock item reports, monitor shortages and re-order as per agreed requirements. * Raise purchase orders based on MRP suggestions. * Assist with periodic and annual stocktakes. * Work to develop the business system (SAGE 200) to improve efficiency and workflow. * Contribute to the creation of team KPIs. * Provide direction or support where required to team buyers. * Occasional travel to supplier locations. The person: * 3-5 years’ experience within a similar, senior procurement, position * Ideally MCIPS qualified or actively pursuing certification. * Experienced in purchasing within fabrication environment/electrical. components/instrumentation. * Excellent sourcing & negotiating skills. * Good communication skills, verbal and written. * Good organisation and time management skills * Self-motivated with ability to work remotely direct supervision. * IT literate (Microsoft Office), with strong excel skills. * SAGE 200 (or equivalent business system) experience * MRP experience * A strong team player * Resourceful, well organised, highly dependable, efficient and detail orientated. Commodities used to build our equipment include, among others: Pipe/Fittings/Flanges, Structural Steel, Plate, Castings, Tubing, Pipe Fittings, Fasteners, Laser cut plate, Rollings, Machined components, Gaskets, Controls and Instrumentation, Enclosures, Electronics, Panels, Refractory, Paint, ACWL, Blowers, Dampers, Combustion Electronics, Cable