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Senior Buyer Jobs in North East England

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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​North East England

North East England is one of the UK's most multicultural regions. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty, full of distinctive landscapes and coastal views. The region has a rich cultural heritage and there is plenty to explore in the bustling cities, such as Newcastle and Sunderland. There are many historical sites and places of interest, as well as plenty of recreational activities for people to enjoy.

The engineering sector in the North East is a dynamic one, with companies of all sizes contributing to a broad range of sectors. The North East is a great place to work and it also has one of the strongest economies in the UK. It’s an area that combines growth with diversity and has a lot of excellent universities.

The North East of England has a fantastic transport network, with a huge network of roads and motorways connecting the towns and cities across the region.