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Senior Buyer Jobs in Bridgwater

Senior Buyer​

A Senior Buyer in the engineering industry is responsible for negotiating and managing a range of suppliers to ensure that business goals are met. In other words, a Senior Buyer must be able to find the right suppliers and negotiate their terms, then communicate these terms to the company’s leadership and any other relevant stakeholders. Before actively managing the relationships with their suppliers.

The Senior Buyer role usually sits within the supply chain department of an engineering company and is responsible for ensuring all materials necessary for meeting production targets are procured. Working as a Senior Buyer you’ll need to have excellent communication skills, and a good knowledge of materials used within the industry in which you’ll operate. To be successful in this role, you will typically possess at least 5 years’ experience working in a purchasing role or as a buyer.

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​Bridgwater

Situated in the county of Somerset, Bridgwater is a large town and one of the most important ports in England. It is situated on the River Parrett, 21 miles north east of Taunton and 15 miles south west of Yeovil.

Engineering is a key sector in the local economy, and there are several engineering businesses in Bridgwater including oil and gas manufacture and repair, and metal fabrication. The town also has links to the nuclear industry through companies such as Rolls Royce, which manufactures nuclear reactors at their nearby facilities.

Bridgwater is well served for transport, there are regular bus services from the heart of Bridgwater to Bristol Airport, Weston-Super-Mare and Taunton Train Stations. Trains also run through Bridgwater which can take you to Exeter, London Paddington and other major cities in the UK.

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