BUYER * BirminghamFull-Time * £30,000 - £35,000 * 25 Days holidays * Superb progression + stable well established growing business * Life Assurance * Generous sick scheme upon qualification * Employee assistance programme * Pleasant working environment Join a market leader and grow your career in procurement A leading independent manufacturer is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our procurement team. This role is ideal for a procurement professional with strong knowledge of purchasing, supply chain management and supplier negotiation. About the Role As a Buyer, you will manage the end-to-end purchasing process for raw materials and related goods. You will play a key role in ensuring supply continuity, cost efficiency and quality compliance across our UK manufacturing operations. This position is central to our ongoing process improvements and business transformation. What you’ll do * Source, evaluate and purchase chemicals, raw materials and consumables to meet technical, quality and delivery requirements. * Oversee the full procurement cycle, from requisition through to purchase order, delivery tracking and inventory support. * Work closely with R&D, Production, Quality Control and Logistics to forecast demand and maintain material availability. * Negotiate competitive pricing, terms and supplier contracts to drive cost savings and value. * Build an...