An innovative manufacturing organisation who supports the pharmaceutical and medical sectors as well as other industries are urgently seeking an experienced Buyer to join their fast-growing procurement team in Orpington.
Role: Buyer
Duration: Initial 6-month contract
Pay: £20-25 p/hr (Inside IR35)
Location: Orpington
Working Pattern: Fully onsiteAs a Buyer you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless supply of high-quality materials and services, acting as a key business partner across multiple teams including operations, engineering, and planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with new suppliers who can contribute innovative ideas to support both current and future product designs.
Negotiate cost-effective contracts while mitigating price increases and managing risk in the supply chain.
Monitor supplier performance against KPI's and provide reports to the Lead Purchaser.
Collaborate with planning and engineering teams to support on-time delivery and new product development targets.
Implement strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce lead times, and optimise costs.
Maintain and manage supply agreements and ensure compliance with company standards.This role is ideal for a proactive Buyer who thrives on building strong supplier relationships, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.
Key Requirements:
Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supplier management (preferably within a manufacturing environment)
Strong negotiation skills with commercial and financial awareness.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
Knowledge of supplier auditing and supplier risk management.
Strong IT skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawingsThis is an exciting opportunity to join an innovation-driven business that supports several different industries.
If you're an experienced, detail orientated Buyer, happy to be fully onsite in Orpington, simply Apply Now