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We are a leading European manufacturer, with annual turnover exceeding €500 million. As a family-owned business, we employ around 2,800 people across production sites in Germany, France, the UK, and Poland, supported by a global sales network.
The UK site in Telford employs approximately 110 staff and has a turnover of £25m+, serving blue-chip clients across consumer and industrial markets.
Industries Served: Agriculture, construction, chemicals, hygiene, food, logistics, medical & pharma, home care, tapes & liners, pet products, and more.
As a Site Buyer, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to secure best-in-class procurement outcomes.
Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Aldridge, Telford, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Willenhall, Broseley, Market Drayton, Church Stretton, Stafford and Cannock
KEY BENEFITS
* Salary: Up to £40,000
* Plenty of free parking on site
* Very friendly supportive team
* Long term career stability and prospects
* Stable, family friendly business
RESPONSIBILITIES for BUYER
* Provide quarterly supplier forecasts aligned with customer demand, managing supply deviations effectively.
* Develop tailored procurement contracts
* Monitor and manage supplier performance, addressing any deviation in delivery time, cost, or quality.
* Ensure supplier systems are aligned with lean production requirements.
* Achieve and exceed cost-saving targets through price negotiation and strategic sourcing.
* Regularly review specifications and pricing
* Scan the market for alternative supply sources, new materials, and more efficient procurement solutions.
* Lead supplier value analysis and cost-reduction initiatives.
* Build long-term, value-driven partnerships with key suppliers.
* Conduct regular supplier audits and reviews in partnership with the Quality Team.
* Ensure suppliers are up to date with current specifications and manage changes to minimise waste.
* Participate in the development of strategic suppliers through joint improvement plans
REQUIREMENTS for BUYER
* Buying experience ideally from a manufacturing / engineering background
* Ideally hold CIPS though not essential
* Experience with SAP or similar would be advantageous but not essential
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Proven track record of managing procurement projects and delivering measurable cost savings.
* Strong commercial acumen and proactive approach to market trends and changes.
* Customer-centric mindset—both internal and external.
* Strategic, analytical thinker with a solutions-oriented approach.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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