Senior Buyer
Who will you be working with?
We are seeking a Buyer to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.
Role: Senior Buyer
Location: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30pm and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm, 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
How will you make a difference?
As a Senior Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the performance and resilience of the supply chain, ensuring materials and services are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Projects, and Operations teams, you will influence sourcing decisions, develop strategic supplier partnerships, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact business performance.
What will your typical day look like?
- Manage purchasing activities including MRP demand, requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice queries.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to support cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular reviews and performance management.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and ensure supplier readiness and FAI compliance.
- Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and working capital improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Project teams to deliver supply chain solutions.
- Conduct supplier sourcing, benchmarking, and market testing to support business growth.
- Negotiate supplier agreements, contracts, and commercial terms.
- Monitor and report on supplier performance, spending, savings, and inventory metrics.
- Support commercial bids and provide procurement expertise for new business opportunities.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and systems.
- Coach and develop team members while promoting best practices and compliance.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and relevant legislation.
- Support wider business and supply chain activities as required
What do we want to know about you?
- Previous experience in buying/purchasing/procurement within an engineering/manufacturing environment is desirable.
- CIPS or IOSCM Qualifications are desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines
- Highly driven and self-motivated
- Good level of IT skills (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Oracle (preferred), PowerPoint)
Apply today!
Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
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What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
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