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Senior Buyer Jobs in Edinburgh

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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Edinburgh

Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, with a population of around 550,000 people. The city has everything from historic castles to underground vaults and it also offers hiking in the Cairngorm Mountains. Edinburgh is home to the biggest arts festival in the world, the Fringe - it's very busy and full of creativity. Edinburgh has amazing architecture, a beautiful skyline and is between two lochs which makes it ideal for walking around or biking.

Edinburgh is the perfect place for engineers. There are lots of opportunities for junior, senior and management level positions. A strong tradition of research and applied technology in academia, government and industry has created an environment where innovation plays a critical role in developing new products, services and processes that drive economic growth.

Edinburgh is a compact and walkable city, with a range of public transport options meaning you can easily get around. There are two main motorways feeding into Edinburgh making it easily accessible to get to by car. 

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