Job Role: Buyer Days: Mon to Fri Salary: 28k-£35k DOE Location: Based in Wolverhampton Wright Staff Recruitment are currently representing a well established Automotivemanufacturer who are looking for a Buyer to add to the team. As Buyer you will need to be dedicated to sourcing the best production parts, consumables and services OTIF. This company is dedicated to providing the highest level product to our customers and as Buyer your role will hold particular emphasis on engineering procurement and consumables for the site and operation. The role: R eporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will: Monitor, evaluate and improve supplier performance Identify, implement and report procurement cost savings Cut waste and unnecessary costs to create a streamlined process Provide support to internal customers Build strong working relationships both internally and externally with key suppliers Resolve disputes and claims with suppliers New product introduction/engineering change administration Ensure optimisation of stock holdings (to include stock turnover, obsolete/slow moving items and overall stock holding value) Requirements: Manufacturing/Engineering background. In depth knowledge of Microsoft Office. Able to conduct firm, fair and ethical negotiations with suppliers. Proven track record of delivering cost savings. A fully committed team member who can communicate and implement procurement policy and process throughout the organisation. Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy