About Broxap:
Broxap is a family-owned engineering business established in 1946 and based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. We are recognised as market leaders in the design and manufacture of street furniture, shelters, covered walkways, and playground equipment. As our company continues to expand, we are seeking a tenacious and professional Buyer to join our collaborative and fast-paced Purchasing Department.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30, with additional hours as may be required
Holidays: 25 days holiday entitlement, plus 8 bank holidays
Salary: Competitive market salary & discretionary annual profit scheme
Perks: Free car parking & tea and coffee facilities
The Role:
As a Buyer at Broxap, you'll play a key role in sourcing high-quality products and materials that meet our performance standards and support our business growth. This is a varied role involving operational and strategic purchasing duties, supplier negotiation, and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Purchase Broxap products using both direct operational and strategic procurement methods
* Drive procurement process improvements for increased efficiency
* Negotiate competitive pricing to maximise profit margins while ensuring material quality and on-time delivery
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating cost and performance
* Contribute to departmental KPIs and take initiative on independent projects when needed
Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven experience managing supplier relationships and identifying cost-saving opportunities
* Strong negotiation skills and ability to lead resourcing and value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) initiatives
* Commercial awareness, especially around cost control and its impact on delivery timelines
* Comfortable working with MRP systems and understanding procurement demand planning
* Offshore procurement experience is a plus
* Previous experience in buying and/or project costing within the steel fabrication industry is ideal (training can be provided for the right candidate)
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work independently or collaboratively within a team
Apply now and be part of Broxap's continuing success story.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* purchasing and supplier negotiation: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person