Job Title: Manufacturing Buyer
Client: Global manufacturing company
Location: Bristol
Hourly Rate: Up to £18 PAYE or £23.52 Umbrella
Duration: 6-months
Working arrangements: Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site
About the Role:
As a Buyer, your mission is to ensure a consistent and sustainable supply of raw materials to meet production demands and support the sites' production schedule. They play a key role in developing operational buying capabilities through supplier management, process improvement, and team collaboration to strengthen the department's ability to support business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the procurement of raw materials to ensure consistent supply aligned with production schedules.
* Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating terms and monitoring performance to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with planning, production, and commercial teams to align purchasing activities with business needs and strategic goals.
* Support the development of operational buying processes, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancements.
Required Experience and Skils:
1. Strong buying or pr...