Senior Buyer

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. 

As part of Detection and Measurement, Radiodetection is a global leader in the design and development of equipment and software used by utility companies to install, protect, and maintain underground infrastructure networks.  Through precision and magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar, we help prevent damage to infrastructure utilities and protect lives.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for supporting strategic sourcing, project procurement and day-to-day supply chain activity within a technical manufacturing environment. This hands-on role will contribute to cost reduction, supplier performance, continuity of supply and New Product Introduction (NPI), working closely with Engineering, Project Management and Operations to support successful project delivery and reliable supply.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1. Lead sourcing and project procurement activity:

• Lead sourcing activity for new product introduction, engineering changes and cost reduction projects.

• Work closely with Engineering to influence sourcing decisions, support design-for-supply and identify commercially viable solutions for prototype and production requirements.

• Support successful project delivery by balancing technical, commercial, cost and supply requirements.

2. Manage supplier performance, risk and commercial outcomes:

• Manage supplier relationships across cost, quality, delivery, capacity and risk.

• Visit suppliers where required to support relationship management, supplier development, issue resolution and sourcing activity.

• Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation and process improvement.

3. Support supply continuity and procurement operations:

• Support continuity of supply through proactive management of lead times, obsolescence, single-source risk and supplier performance.

• Use ERP/MRP systems to manage demand, purchasing parameters, inventory and procurement reporting.

• Deputise for the Group Supply Chain Manager when required and provide support across the wider procurement workload in a small-team environment.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• Proven senior buying experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment; at least 12 months in a current role at this level and 5+ years in procurement.

• Demonstrable experience supporting projects, NPI or project-based procurement activity.

• Strong technical understanding, ideally across electronic, electrical and mechanical components.

• Ability to work confidently with Engineering, Planning, Quality and Operations to balance technical and commercial requirements.

• Strong negotiation, supplier development and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience managing supplier performance, lead-time risk, obsolescence and cost reduction activity.

• Comfortable operating in a small, hands-on procurement team with a broad remit.

• ERP/MRP experience.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• IFS experience would be advantageous.

• CIPS qualification, or working towards it, would be beneficial.

• Experience contributing to supplier consolidation and process improvement initiatives.

• Strong collaboration skills across technical, operational and commercial stakeholders.

Education & Certifications

• Relevant degree, apprenticeship, professional qualification or equivalent experience in procurement, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing or a related discipline.

• CIPS qualification, or progress toward CIPS, preferred.

Travel & Working Environment

• Based in Bristol with hybrid working: office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

• Supplier visits may be required to support relationship management, supplier development, issue resolution and sourcing activity.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are.  Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.  Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.  

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.  We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realise their fullest potential.