Posted: 19 June
The role
Operational Buyer
Birmingham + some North East England Travel
Full-time, Permanent
Ready to take your purchasing career to the next level?
We're looking for a proactive Strategic Buyer to join our client, a reputable Manufacturing company within their UK Purchasing team. In this role, you'll lead supplier negotiations, manage key contracts, support NPD projects, and drive continuous improvement across quality, cost, and delivery (QCD).
What you'll do:
Manage supplier portfolios & develop category strategies
Negotiate contracts & lead supplier performance reviews
Support operational purchasing across UK sites
Deliver savings & report cost movements
Champion supply chain risk reduction and sustainability
What were looking for:
Purchasing experience in manufacturing
Strong negotiation & contract management skills
Commercially aware & MCIPS-qualified (or working towards)
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