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Senior Buyer Jobs in Durham

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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​Durham

Durham is a cathedral city, the county town of County Durham, in North East England. Durham is one of the country's most beautiful cities and has been at the forefront of historical events for centuries. Durham serves as a central hub for travel in the region and is home to several nationally recognised universities.

The engineering sector in Durham has a huge growth potential. Durham is home to some of the UK's leading companies in engineering, including BT and ST Electronics. These industries have employed over 2,000 people in the last decade.

Durham has several transport options including buses and taxis. There is a railway station in Durham with services running to cities including Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh and London, with onward rail connections to other parts of England.

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