Job Title: Senior Buyer Location: Littlehampton Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week Working Hours: * Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:15pm (30-minute lunch break) * Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm (no lunch break) The Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Buyer to lead our purchasing, logistics, and supply chain operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a key position responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of materials and services to meet customer requirements. You will play a vital role in ensuring that all supply chain activities deliver “right first time,” on time, in full, and at the correct cost, while also managing a key customer account involving overseas supply chain operations. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Buyer role: * Lead and manage Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Logistics teams on a day-to-day basis * Ensure timely delivery of raw materials, subcontract machining, and treatments to required quality and cost standards * Own and deliver against Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets * Manage a key customer account, including overseas (India) supply chain coordination and inventory management * Develop and maintain strong, strategic supplier relationships * Drive continuous improvement, standardisation, and performance reporting across all supply chain processes * Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure all operational objectives are achieved * Promote and maintain safe working practices across all functions * Ensure full compliance with company and group policies About You * 3–5 years’ experience in a supply chain role, ideally within aerospace or defence manufacturing (AS9100 environment) * Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations * Experience using MRP systems and analysing data * Proven ability to manage projects and coordinate teams effectively * A proactive problem solver with a track record of driving improvements * Excellent communication and organisational skills * Self-motivated, with the ability to prioritise workload and multitask * A strong team player, able to work independently when required Shifts & Salary for the Senior Buyer role: * Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:15pm (30-minute lunch break) * Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm (no lunch break) * Pay: £45-£55k per annum , depending on experience Benefits for the Senior Buyer role: · Competitive salary (£45,000 – £55,000 per annum) · Permanent, full-time position with stable working hours · Early finish on Fridays · Opportunity to take ownership of a key supply chain function within the business · Career development and progression opportunities How to apply for the Senior Buyer role: If you are proactive, quality-driven, and ready to take the next step in your CNC machining career, apply now or submit your most up-to-date CV to n . lawry @ amlr. uk or to discuss how we can find you your next move within your chosen sector with one of the many career opportunities we currently have, Tel: (phone number removed) and ask for Naomi