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Senior Purchasing BuyerTensar, a division of CMC • Blackburn, England, GB
Senior Purchasing Buyer

Senior Purchasing Buyer

Tensar, a division of CMC • Blackburn, England, GB
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Purchasing Buyer to join our Tensar Division. If you have a passion for strategic procurement, supplier management and cost optimisation and thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, this role could be the perfect next step in your career. If you’re eager to make a real impact to our business, we would love to hear from you!

Job Purpose

In this role, you will be responsible for strategic procurement, supplier management and cost optimisation. The Buyer’s primary responsibility is the timely purchase of goods and services at the best total overall cost and quality. The buyer collaborates with the appropriate category management team to ensure alignment with the overall strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Verifies purchase requisitions by confirming specifications to understand internal customer requirements.
  • Evaluates and negotiates with suppliers based on their product quality, cost, delivery times, payment terms and customer service in collaboration with the Category Management function.
  • Prepares purchase orders to suppliers; monitors and expedites orders, as needed.
  • Post order management including but not limited to monitoring and resolving blocked invoices, reviewing and following up with suppliers on purchase orders past or upcoming delivery dates.
  • Contributes to Supply Chain success metrics.
  • Ensures adherence to company policies, purchasing procedures and relevant regulations.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
  • 5+ years purchasing experience, preferred.
  • Knowledge of purchasing, sourcing and the source to pay process in an ERP environment.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of intermediate negotiations skills.
  • Demonstrates strong initiative and commitment to accomplishing work and achieving results.
  • Demonstrates exceptional customer service to both internal & external customers, including but not limited to department management and operational group directors and managers.
  • Offers new ideas and creative suggestions for continuous improvement.
  • Acts as a mentor to other purchasing staff and assists with training. Actively participates in professional development and training opportunities.
  • Leader or Influencer of change (processes, projects, procedures).
  • Proactively identifies and evaluates issues; makes accurate and timely decisions.
  • Professional-level communication required (verbal, written, listening).
  • Intermediate to advanced Technology Skills (SAP, E-Procurement, PowerBI, Microsoft Office).

Additional Benefits

  • 33 Days Annual Leave (Pro-rated) - inclusive of public holidays.
  • Pension contributions matched up to 6%.
  • Professional subscription contribution.
  • Discretionary company bonus scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Program and discount scheme available.
  • Other benefits also available.

This position is located in Blackburn, Lancashire. Pay is commensurate with skill set and experience. Tensar International Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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