Your role
As an Operational Buyer - Temporary, your mission is to personally ensure continued supplier performance (on time delivery, cost and quality) within their portfolio of suppliers. You will report to a Senior Buyer.
You will
* Raise purchase orders through various methods and channels.
* React to MRP system messages to expedite, defer or cancel open order lines.
* Issue RFQs, drawing releases, analyse quotes and set up new part replenishment profiles.
* Resolve issues relating to accuracy of deliveries, quality rejects, invoice queries, overdue orders and production shortages.
* Identify savings opportunities through benchmarking, value engineering & optimise replenishment methods.
* Work with Engineering to manage obsolete and replacement parts, raising temporary permits (concessions) and engineering changes.
To succeed, you will need
* Strong negotiation skills
* Good interpersonal and team working skills
* Proven track record of hitting savings/delivery targets
* Flexibility and capability to work in a complex environment
* Capability to interface professionally with internal customers and suppliers
* Resourcefulness, self‑motivation and confidence with working on own initiative
* CIPS level 4 or equivalent qualification or equivalent through experience
* Min 2–3 years experience in Procurement
* Experience with sourcing side of New Product Introduction, Outsourcing and Continuous Improvement Projects
In return, we offer
* Culture of trust and accountability
* Lifelong learning and career growth
* Innovation powered by people
* Comprehensive compensation and benefits
* Health and well‑being
Job location
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on‑site at our office in Bristol, United Kingdom (GB).
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