Job reference
4332RC_1774083613
Company Name
Salary
£35000 - £40000 per annum + pension, employee assistance program
Location
Derby
Industry sector
Purchasing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
21/04/2026
Posted date
21/03/2026
Closing date
11/04/2026
Procurement Team Lead / Senior Buyer
We are recruiting for our very well-established client who supply specialist automotive products. They are looking for an experienced Procurement Team Lead / Senior Buyer / Supply Chain professional to manage procurement and supply chain operations within a growing technical product business.
This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced procurement, purchasing or supply chain professional who enjoys improving processes, managing suppliers and driving supply chain efficiency.
The role will particularly suit candidates with experience purchasing technical products, engineering components, MRO supplies, automotive aftermarket or manufacturing products where managing multiple components and suppliers is essential.
You will work with suppliers across the UK, Europe and the Far East, helping to optimise purchasing activity, stock levels and supplier performance.
This is a great opportunity for a career focused Procurement professional that wants to further develop and build a career in a proactive supportive company.
Location - Nottingham
Salary - Up to £40,000 basic + 23 days base annual leave (plus bank holidays 30 days total + paid sick leave + Pension + High street & online instant discounts scheme + Employee assistance program + Recently renovated modern office space + Holiday Purchase & Sale policy
Key Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day procurement and purchasing activity
* Review and manage purchase orders and supplier performance
* Build strong relationships with UK and international suppliers
* Support supplier sourcing and new product introductions (NPI)
* Use ERP and forecasting systems (Business Central, Netstock or similar)
* Identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply chain improvements
Skills & Experience
* Experience in procurement, purchasing, buying or supply chain
* Strong supplier management and commercial awareness
* Experience managing technical products or multi-component supply chains
* Good analytical, organisational and IT skills
* Experience using ERP / supply planning systems
* Desirable: Overseas sourcing experience, particularly China / Far East suppliers.
The Next Step:
Job Ref: 4332RC Procurement Lead
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