Buyer Are you an experienced Buyer looking to take the next step in your career? Yolk Recruitment is supporting a market-leading manufacturer in their search for a motivated and proactive Buyer to join their team in South Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in sourcing and procurement, ensuring the business secures the best value, reliable suppliers, and continuity of supply across both UK and international markets. As Buyer, you'll be at the heart of supplier negotiations, driving cost savings, and working closely with internal teams to ensure materials and services are delivered on time, to specification, and at the right cost. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building strong supplier relationships, and pride yourself on delivering results, this could be the role for you. Key responsibilities: Negotiate cost-effective supply contracts and service agreements, relentlessly driving value for the business. Monitor and improve supplier performance, ensuring targets are met and corrective actions are followed through. Collaborate with preferred suppliers to secure the best pricing through negotiations, benchmarking, and value engineering. Maintain accurate system costs and ensure any price changes comply with company procedures. Guarantee timely delivery of production materials in line with MRP schedules, while maintaining optimum stock levels and minimising risk of stockouts. Analyse market ri...