Buyer / Procurement Specialist / Manufacturing Buyer
To join a manufacturer based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
The Buyer/Procurement Specialist/Manufacturing Buyer will be responsible for managing the end‑to‑end procurement of materials and engineered components required to support manufacturing operations.
The successful Buyer / Procurement Specialist / Manufacturing Buyer will have proven experience in buying / purchasing within a manufacturing / engineering environment.
Package
£40,000
24 days plus bank holidays
Pension – 5%
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the overall strategy for purchasing, supplier management and supply chain development
* Manage the end‑to‑end procurement of materials and engineered components required to support manufacturing operations
* Play a key role in the continuous improvement of our materials and purchasing processes
* Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
* Negotiate contracts and agreements
* Monitor vendor performance issues and corrective action management
* Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers
* Prepare daily and monthly procurement reports.
* Inventory control
* Use ERP system
* Analyse pricing trends and seek cost‑effective solutions
* Liaise with various engineering departments
* Report to the Purchasing Manager
* Work Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 16:15 (½ hour lunch break) & Friday: 07:00 – 12:00
* Office based in Wellingborough, Northampton
Requirements
* Previous experience in buying / purchasing within an engineering / manufacturing business; previously been a Buyer / Procurement Specialist / Manufacturing Buyer or similar
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as INFOR ERPLN / SAP or similar inventory management software
* CIPS qualified - level 4 upwards or Degree in Supply Chain/Purchasing
* Commutable to Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
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