Operational Buyer
Bristol Area, UK (Hybrid Working)
Up to £40,000 + Benefits
A well-established global engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an Operational Buyer to join its expanding procurement team.
The company operates within a highly technical and fast-paced manufacturing environment, supplying advanced engineered products into a range of innovative industrial sectors worldwide. With a strong reputation for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and long-term investment in people and technology, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their procurement career within a stable and forward-thinking business.
The Role
As an Operational Buyer, you will be responsible for ensuring strong supplier performance across your assigned supplier portfolio, focusing on delivery, cost, and quality targets. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to support day-to-day procurement activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
This role would suit someone with previous procurement or purchasing experience gained within manufacturing, engineering, or another technical environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Raise purchase orders and manage supplier communications across multiple channels.
2. React to MRP system messages to expedite, def...