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Senior Buyer
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dunfermline, Fife
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Buyer
Location: Fife, Hybrid working
Are you an experienced Buyer looking for your next step up, or already operating at Senior Buyer level and ready for a new challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Fife, playing a key role in their Group Procurement function.
As Senior Buyer, you’ll take ownership of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimisation across a defined portfolio of goods. You’ll be central to driving value, ensuring supply continuity, and supporting procurement initiatives that align with group-wide objectives.
What you’ll be doing:
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Leading sourcing strategies for your categories, from market analysis through to tendering, negotiation, and contract award
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Managing supplier relationships — reviewing performance, driving improvements, and resolving supply issues
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Delivering measurable cost savings and value creation projects
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Overseeing day-to-day purchasing, ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency within the ERP system
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Partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and Finance to support demand planning, inventory, and new product launches
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Identifying risks within the supply chain and putting mitigation strategies in place
What we’re looking for:
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Proven experience in a strategic/senior buying role within manufacturing, engineering, or distribution
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Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and contract management skills
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A track record of delivering cost savings and added value
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Confident working with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and Excel
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CIPS qualification (or working towards) would be a bonus
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Experience in international sourcing and trade compliance is also desirable
What’s on offer:
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Hybrid working based from Fife
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A supportive team environment with the opportunity to make a real impact
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Exposure to international supply chains and group-level procurement projects
If you’re looking for a role where you can bring your procurement expertise to the table, while shaping strategy and building strong supplier partnerships, we’d love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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