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Senior Buyer Jobs in Leeds

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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Leeds

Leeds is a city on the south bank of the River Aire and is also known as the unofficial capital of Yorkshire. Leeds has a population close to 800,000 and is bursting with life and cultural heritage. Leeds has an abundance of things to do and many places to see, from stunning architecture to beautiful green areas such as Hyde Park. Leeds has a wealth of both big-name restaurants and lovely independent eateries all around the city which cater to everyone’s diverse likes and tastes. Leeds has a lot to offer with many galleries, theatres and music venues making it a vibrant place to be. Leeds is also a shopper’s paradise with one of the largest indoor Markets in Europe.

Leeds is a thriving city with many universities and is the largest legal and financial centre in the country, outside of London. There is a large railway station In Leeds making it a big transport hub both for local and regional destinations, as well as being accessed easily via major motorways such as the M62.

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