Senior Buyer - BEL Valves

As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for driving procurement excellence, managing critical supplier relationships, and supporting complex manufacturing projects. The successful candidate will play a vital part in cost reduction initiatives, supply chain optimisation, and ensuring the uninterrupted availability of essential materials and services.

If you thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment and enjoy negotiation, supplier development and continuous improvement – we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Lead RFQ processes within IFS for BoC, Manufacturing and Raw Materials.
• Convert quotations into accurate, cost-effective purchase orders.
• Manage and monitor open purchase orders, updating IFS and stakeholders accordingly.
• Lead negotiations to secure best value, quality and delivery.
• Support cost reduction and supply chain optimisation initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance, including non-conformance resolution and corrective action reviews.
• Support change order management processes within IFS.
• Assist Sales with budget pricing and delivery commitments during bid phases.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers in collaboration with the Purchasing Manager.
• Ensure compliance with British Engines and BEL Valves Health, Safety & Environmental policies.

Who we're looking for

An experienced purchasing professional who combines strong commercial awareness with technical understanding. Someone who is collaborative, adaptable and confident working cross-functionally in a dynamic engineering business.

You will bring:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience using ERP systems (IFS experience advantageous).
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• CIPS Level 3 qualification (or working towards).

Benefits

Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)

Holiday buy & sell

Car scheme

Competitive pay

Enhanced pension

Training & development