Senior Buyer

Reference: MCBUYER_1778867375

Senior Buyer Required ASAP Newbury, Berkshire. Up to £50k/Annum

As the Senior Buyer, you are responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services required for electro-mechanical manufacturing. Additionally, the role involves guiding sourcing strategy, resolving shortages, managing supplier performance, and ensuring material availability to meet production schedules.

What we would like from the Senior Buyer:

  • CIPS Level 3 or working towards accreditation
  • 5 years' experience in procurement within electro-mechanical or defence/aerospace manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of electronic components, machined and fabricated parts, and technical specifications
  • Proficient in ERP/MRP systems
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and BOMs
  • Strong commercial negotiation and supplier-relationship skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities across engineering and production
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100 or similar quality frameworks
  • Data-driven decision-making mindset with high attention to detail

What we offer the Senior Buyer:

  • Salary up to £50,000 doe
  • 25 days annual leave bank holidays
  • 39-hour working week (Mon - Thurs, 7.15-8.15 till 4.15-5.15, Fri 7.15-8.15 till 12.15-1.15)
  • Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%
  • Free life assurance cover at the value of four times the basic annual salary
  • Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to the internal benefits platform
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health (Medi-cash)
  • Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts on leading brands/retailers
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Enhanced family-friendly benefits
  • Company sick pay

If you are interested please apply online to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity.

Further information is available on request


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£45,000.00 - £50,000.00
Per annum
GBP45000 - GBP50000 per annum
Added 15/05/2026
Reference: MCBUYER_1778867375

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