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Senior Buyer Jobs in Gateshead

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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​Gateshead

Gateshead is a town in Tyne and Wear, England, lying on the south bank of the River Tyne opposite Newcastle upon Tyne. The population is just under 127,500 people (in 2011).

The engineering sector in Gateshead is growing constantly. Engineers across a range of disciplines take advantage of the fantastic facilities available in the area, as well as its close proximity to major cities such as Newcastle and easy access to places like London.

Gateshead Metro Station is only 2 minutes' walk from Deneholm Village, with regular services into Newcastle and the Metro Centre. The A1 Tyne Tunnel is close by, allowing easy access to all parts of Tyne and Wear.

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