SF Recruitment are working with a market leading manufacturing business in the West Bromwich area to recruit a Buyer. The organisation is seeking an experienced Buyer to take ownership of our purchasing duties, ensuring a reliable and cost-effective supply of raw materials. This position plays a key role in strengthening supply chain performance and driving efficiency improvements as the business continues to evolve. What you’ll be doing Procuring materials in line with technical, regulatory, and quality requirements Procurement of consumables & plant services in line with business needs. Managing the complete procurement lifecycle — from demand capture and requisitions to order placement, shipping coordination, and delivery monitoring Working closely with R&D, Production, Quality, and Logistics teams to plan demand and safeguard availability for manufacturing operations Leading commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favourable terms, and long-term value Building strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to support performance, innovation, and service reliability Assessing supplier performance through structured reviews, focusing on delivery accuracy, quality, compliance, and cost Sourcing and onboarding new supply partners to strengthen market competitiveness and reduce risk Overseeing import administration to ensure timely and compliant movement of goods Managing compliance documentation and decl...