Senior Buyer


Company:	Hunter Selection Limited
Salary:	£40,000 - £45,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS35 4GG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Senior Buyer

Bristol

£40,000 -£45,000 + 33 days holiday + EAP + Healthcare + Benefits

£40,000 - £45,000

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free parking

Healthcare

Benefits

We're seeking an ambitious Senior Buyer to join a leading high-tech manufacturer in Bristol, with global reach.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a globally respected business, managing key supplier relationships, driving purchasing performance and ensuring critical materials and components are delivered to support the development of industry-leading products.

The Role:

Managed the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition through to purchase order placement.

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Negotiate with suppliers and coordinate orders in line with operational requirements.

Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier-related issues.

Manage return-to-vendor activities and supplier non-conformance processes.

What we are looking for:

Previous experience within an Engineering or Production Environment

Track record as a Buyer.

CIPS level 4 qualified or similar Purchasing Qualification

HNC/HND in Engineering or Manufacturing Discipline

Good ability with managing conflicting priorities.

Shifts: Day Based - Please note this is a 12 month FTC - strong likelihood of going perm.

Benefits:

25 days holiday + Banks

Pension scheme

Free parking

Healthcare

Benefits

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If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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