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Senior Buyer

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Location: Littlehampton
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Hours:

  * Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:15pm (30-minute lunch break)

  * Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm (no lunch break)

The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Buyer to lead our purchasing, logistics, and supply chain operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a key position responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of materials and services to meet customer requirements.

You will play a vital role in ensuring that all supply chain activities deliver “right first time,” on time, in full, and at the correct cost, while also managing a key customer account involving overseas supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Buyer role:

  * Lead and manage Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Logistics teams on a day-to-day basis

  * Ensure timely delivery of raw materials, subcontract machining, and treatments to required quality and cost standards

  * Own and deliver against Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets

  * Manage a key customer account, including overseas (India) supply chain coordination and inventory management

  * Develop and maintain strong, strategic supplier relationships

  * Drive continuous improvement, standardisation, and performance reporting across all supply chain processes

  * Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure all operational objectives are achieved

  * Promote and maintain safe working practices across all functions

  * Ensure full compliance with company and group policies

About You

  * 3–5 years’ experience in a supply chain role, ideally within aerospace or defence manufacturing (AS9100 environment)

  * Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations

  * Experience using MRP systems and analysing data

  * Proven ability to manage projects and coordinate teams effectively

  * A proactive problem solver with a track record of driving improvements

  * Excellent communication and organisational skills

  * Self-motivated, with the ability to prioritise workload and multitask

  * A strong team player, able to work independently when required

Shifts & Salary for the Senior Buyer role:

  * Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:15pm (30-minute lunch break)

  * Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm (no lunch break)

  * Pay: £45-£55k per annum , depending on experience

Benefits for the Senior Buyer role:

· Competitive salary (£45,000 – £55,000 per annum)

· Permanent, full-time position with stable working hours

· Early finish on Fridays

· Opportunity to take ownership of a key supply chain function within the business

· Career development and progression opportunities

How to apply for the Senior Buyer role:

If you are proactive, quality-driven, and ready to take the next step in your CNC machining career, apply now or submit your most up-to-date CV to n . lawry @ amlr. uk or to discuss how we can find you your next move within your chosen sector with one of the many career opportunities we currently have, Tel: (phone number removed) and ask for Naomi

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