Senior Buyer

Newark
Newark Distribution Centre
Permanent
Full Time
Grade 2
Shift Pattern : Monday to Friday, 8 am - 4 pm ( 37.50 working hours per week)

Role overview

• Acting as the functional lead for Buyers and Purchasing Assistants, overseeing workload prioritisation, daily order activity and team performance.
• Owning stock ordering, approval and forecasting to maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent shortages or overstock.
• Leading the delivery of Spares Purchasing KPIs alongside the Assistant Purchasing Manager, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and budget control.
• Driving supplier performance and commercial value through Total Cost of Ownership analysis, negotiation, supplier selection and ongoing reviews.
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term supplier relationships, including identifying, evaluating and onboarding new spare parts suppliers.
• Ensuring full comp...