Operational Buyer
Birmingham | £42,000 per annum
Hybrid - 2 days at home 3 days in the office
We are partnering with a leading electronic engineering and manufacturing business in Birmingham seeking an experienced Operational Buyer to join their UK purchasing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys end-to-end supplier management, negotiation and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
The role
* Manage a defined portfolio of suppliers and subcontractors, developing and delivering clear category strategies.
* Source new supply solutions and challenge existing suppliers to drive improvements in quality, cost and delivery (QCD).
* Negotiate and maintain contract agreements in line with group purchasing terms and commercial T&Cs.
* Run RFQs, benchmark key suppliers and support major UK projects and NPD activity to strict timelines.
* Conduct supplier audits, monitor performance and lead corrective actions where required.
* Provide accurate, timely budgetary information and report cost movement and productivity savings.
* Support operational purchasing needs across all UK manufacturing sites, helping to minimise risk in the supply chain.
* Contribute to and uphold the company's CSR, core values and Code of Ethics in all purchasing activity.
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