Buyer £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits Wigan - Hybrid Days Only (Mon-Fri) gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Buyer to work at their facility based near Wigan Performance Objectives Develop and execute category strategies for key spend areas (packaging, logistics, engineering spares and services). Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to secure advantageous agreements for the organization. Deliver year?on?year savings, value improvements and cost transparency (PPV, TCO), while safeguarding service, quality and sustainability. Manage inventory levels by analysing sales data and coordinating with logistics to ensure optimal stock without overstocking. Own supplier selection, onboarding and SRM: run RFx events, negotiate contracts/SLAs, and manage performance (OTIF, quality, service, risk). Cultivating and maintaining relationships with existing suppliers while actively seeking out and vetting new potential vendors. Collaborate with internal departments, such as marketing and sales, to ensure that product selection aligns with promotional strategies and sales goals. Partner with Operations and Planning to ensure material availability and the right inventory levels; minimise write?offs and obsolescence. Support NPD and Commercial on launches, trials and value?engineering; secure specifications, MOQ/lead?time agreements and first?article appro...