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Senior Buyer Jobs in Workington

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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Workington

Workington is a town in Cumbria, North-West England. It is on the north bank of the River Derwent, opposite its twin town Cockermouth. Workington is known for its large harbour and beaches, which are popular all year round.

The engineering sector in Workington is growing every year. They have one of the largest petrochemical refineries in Europe and a port that serves many countries around the world.

Transport in Workington is good. There is a direct train line from Workington Railway Station to London, Leeds and Manchester. Many of the major bus operators serve this area including regular services to Carlisle and Whitehaven. The main road that runs North/South through Workington is the A595 which connects Workington to Maryport and beyond.

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