Senior Buyer

Job Description:

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for purchasing and negotiating fabrication materials from one or more vendors in support of the site strategy.  Requires evaluating vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the manufacturing procurement field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks.

This role also supports the strategic sourcing transition & implementation activities for the site.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Works with operations, planning and organizing all tasks.
• Be a strong team player with ability to work effectively on cross-functional projects.
• Review purchase request for material via MRP or manual purchase requisition.
• Monitor purchase orders & net demand schedules to ensure required ‘need dates’ are achieved.
• Must be able to develop excellent working relationship with both internal and external customers as well as suppliers.
• Maintain supplier relationships in order to drive cost reductions while continually achieving the highest level of quality material.
• Ability to interface with company and supplier senior management.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Plan & expedite the required material to ensure availability to meet production demand whilst maintaining inventory levels to a minimum and in line with set targets.
• Issue demand forecasts to suppliers and verify requirements can be met to support facility production plan.
• Report supply issues and assist in finding a solution.
• You will be the point of contact for supplier invoice queries.  You will assist the supply & production teams in the resolution and provide feedback to the finance teams.
• Ensure system is set up with correct price, MOQ, lead time, safety stock & order policy.
• Be proactive in reducing E & O inventory.
• Ensure timely response to inventory queries.
• Manage supplier Engineering Change with regard to pricing, scheduling & implementation.
• Issue & Management of Tenders, Resourcing & Cost Saving Projects.
• Liaise with’ freight forwards to ensure correct import documentation is submitted to HMRC.
• Push for improved supplier performance & challenge to reduce supplier lead times.
• Provide accurate & timely monthly reports.
• Identify business risks
• Any administration duties to support the job role.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the Materials Manager
• Buying responsibility for designated fabrication vendors to support plant & chamber production.
• Ensure inventory levels are kept within set targets
• Support efforts to reduce RAW & WIP inventory
• Identify opportunities & support efforts to reduce cost
• Support NPPD activities, when requested.

The successful candidate should ideally have:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of procurement experience, preferably in a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Purchasing & Engineering Change experience in an MRP environment
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the procurement field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient computer skills in MS Office. (Word, Excel,Outlook)  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to assess engineering drawings and proceed to RFQ based on supplier capability.
• Strong negotiating skills, ability to multitask, prioritize work and work closely with other departments.
• Be able to take responsibility for resolution of issues.
• You should be self-motivated and results orientated.
• Be able to work to time constraints & use own initiatives to solve problems.

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Overview:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including Westfield health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.