Advanced Materials Manufacturing and Engineering Gloucestershire Circa 55,000 p.a. + Strong Benefits PackageSenior level procurement within advanced manufacturing and engineering.A highly respected advanced materials manufacturing and engineering business is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to lead direct sourcing activity across a diverse and technically demanding project portfolio. This is not a routine purchasing role but one with genuine commercial input. You will be sourcing engineered components, specialist materials and technical services in support of complex, customer-driven manufacturing programmes across multiple end-user sectors including; Defence, Aerospace, Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing.The Opportunity Operating within a small but dynamic, project-led Procurement team, you will take ownership of direct procurement activity, ensuring materials, components and specialist sub-contract services are sourced competitively, delivered on time and aligned with demanding technical and certification driven specifications. The business supports a broad spectrum of industries, requiring agility, strong supplier relationships and sound commercial judgement.Key ResponsibilitiesLead direct sourcing activity for raw materials, engineered components and technical sub-contract servicesSupport multiple concurrent technical projects across varied customer sectorsNegotiate pricing, terms and framework agreements to protect marginWork closely with Engineering, Production