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Senior Buyer - Fife

  • Location Area:

    Scotland, Fife

  • Discipline:

    Purchasing/Procurement

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Benefits:

    £Excellent + Benefits

  • Published:

    02-10-2025

  • Expiry date:

    01-12-2025

  • Reference:

    10480

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:

  • Leading sourcing strategies for your categories, from market analysis through to tendering, negotiation, and contract award

  • Managing supplier relationships — reviewing performance, driving improvements, and resolving supply issues

  • Delivering measurable cost savings and value creation projects

  • Overseeing day-to-day purchasing, ensuring data accuracy and process efficiency within the ERP system

  • Partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and Finance to support demand planning, inventory, and new product launches

  • Identifying risks within the supply chain and putting mitigation strategies in place

 

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven experience in a strategic/senior buying role within manufacturing, engineering, or distribution

  • Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and contract management skills

  • A track record of delivering cost savings and added value

  • Confident working with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and Excel

  • CIPS qualification (or working towards) would be a bonus

  • Experience in international sourcing and trade compliance is also desirable

 

What’s on offer:

  • Hybrid working based from Fife

  • A supportive team environment with the opportunity to make a real impact

  • 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 you.