Extra Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join our clients Procurement team. This role is responsible for managing new tenders across the supply chain, from initial enquiry through to production order launch. You will play a critical role in influencing buying decisions, negotiating favourable terms, and ensuring the best outcomes in quality, cost, and delivery.
Buyer Responsibilities
Tender & Supplier Management: Manage the full tender process, ensuring accurate RFQ review, supplier selection, and seamless transition to production order launch while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Commercial & Cost Control: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and rebate agreements to achieve cost savings, manage material price variance (PPV), and ensure commercially advantageous supply arrangements.
Quality & Process Accuracy: Ensure all quotations, vendor setup, and procurement documentation are accurate and aligned with customer and business requirements, with no hidden costs or discrepancies.
Delivery & Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet RFQ deadlines, maintain delivery performance targets, and support procurement and commercial decision-making.
Buyer Details:
Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 PA
Location: Walsall (WS6)
Schedule: Mon Thurs 8am till 17:15pm, Fri 8am till 12pm
Buyer Requirements
Proven experience in a Buyer or Senior Buyer role within a manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain environment.
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence supplier decisions and secure favourable commercial terms.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience working cross-functionally and with external suppliers.
Highly detail-oriented with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
Good commercial awareness with experience managing RFQs, supplier performance, and cost control initiatives.
Buyer Benefits:
5% matched pension
Death In Service 1x Annual Salary
25 days Annual leave + 8 days bank holiday and birthday as holiday
Parking onsite
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