Project Buyer – 15-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Location: Norwich
Are you a skilled buyer with a background in manufacturing, looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation as a Project Buyer on a 15-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave.
In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth delivery of projects by managing supplier relationships, negotiating costs and lead times, and maintaining a strong and reliable supply chain.
What you'll be doing:
* Acting as the main point of contact for suppliers on commercial matters.
* Negotiating prices and delivery schedules to meet business needs and stay within budget.
* Managing and developing existing supplier relationships while identifying and evaluating new suppliers.
* Working closely with Engineering and Quality teams to define product and service specifications.
* Investigating and resolving supply issues, including managing non-conforming products and corrective actions.
* Leading and documenting supplier performance reviews.
* Supporting ad-hoc purchasing requests and ensuring all processes align with quality, health & safety, and compliance standards.
What we're looking for:
1. Previous experience in a manufa...