Job Description

Senior Buyer

Salary:

50,000 per year

Hours:

39 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 7.30-4.30, Friday 7.30-12.30)

Location:

Leamington Spa (Remote working 1 day per week)

Requirements:

Full UK driving licence

Why join AGA Rangemaster?

Join the iconic AGA Rangemaster brand and be part of a team that brings British heritage, innovation, and craftsmanship to homes across the UK and beyond. We're looking for a Senior Buyer to help drive procurement excellence across our supply chain while supporting the manufacture of our world-class appliances.

The Role

As a Senior Buyer, you'll play a pivotal role in sourcing critical materials and components, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring that our procurement strategy supports our operational goals. Working closely with production, engineering, and planning teams, you'll ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality supply for our product ranges.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the procurement of direct materials for manufacturing Develop strategic supplier partnerships to ensure best value, quality, and on-time delivery Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements Support new product introductions by managing procurement for project timelines Analyse data and market trends to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities Champion supplier performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, engineering, and planning teams Analyse market trends, risks, and opportunities to optimise supply chain decisions Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base and internal processes Lead and execute procurement projects to drive operational improvements and business objectives

What We Offer

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Company bonus Middleby Pension Plan Life Assurance Company Sick Pay Company discounts Free on-site parking

What We're Looking for:

Proven experience in a Senior Buyer or Procurement role within a manufacturing or automotive environment, with UK based expertise Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, and contract management Excellent understanding of supply chain principles and cost analysis SAP or ERP systems experience preferred Excellent communication, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management MCIPS or CIPS level 4 qualified as a minimum Strong background in ethical sourcing, electrical and gas components, injection mouldings, die casting, plastic, as well as raw materials (stainless and mild steel). A positive and collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments and with external partners Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Join us and help deliver the extraordinary, call Kelly from the Recruitment Team on 01952 281942 or email jobs@middlebycareers.co.uk