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 declarations in line with relevant regulations
What you’ll bring
Qualification in Supply Chain, Business, or a technically related discipline
Experience within the manufacturing sector would be highly desirable
Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and contract management capabilities
Confident communicator, able to influence internally and externally
Skilled in ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel user
Analytical mindset with a continuous-improvement approach