BUYER
We are a leading European manufacturer, with annual turnover exceeding €500 million. As a family-owned business, we employ around 2,800 people across production sites in Germany, France, the UK, and Poland, supported by a global sales network.
The UK site in Telford employs approximately 110 staff and has a turnover of £25m+, serving blue-chip clients across consumer and industrial markets.
Industries Served: Agriculture, construction, chemicals, hygiene, food, logistics, medical & pharma, home care, tapes & liners, pet products, and more.
As a Site Buyer, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to secure best-in-class procurement outcomes.
Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Aldridge, Telford, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Willenhall, Broseley, Market Drayton, Church Stretton, Stafford and Cannock
KEY BENEFITS
Salary: Up to £40,000
Plenty of free parking on site
Lunchtime Friday finish
Very friendly supportive team
Long term career stability and prospects
Stable, family friendly business
RESPONSIBILITIES for BUYER
Provide quarterly supplier forecasts aligned with customer demand, managing supply deviations effectively.
Develop tailored procurement contracts
Monitor and manage supplier performance, addressing any deviation in delivery time, cost, or quality.
Ensure supplier systems are aligned with lean production requirements.
Achieve and exceed cost-saving targets through price negotiation and strategic sourcing.
Regularly review specifications and pricing
Scan the market for alternative supply sources, new materials, and more efficient procurement solutions.
Lead supplier value analysis and cost-reduction initiatives.
Build long-term, value-driven partnerships with key suppliers.
Conduct regular supplier audits and reviews in partnership with the Quality Team.
Ensure suppliers are up to date with current specifications and manage changes to minimise waste.
Participate in the development of strategic suppliers through joint improvement plans
REQUIREMENTS for BUYER
Buying experience ideally from a manufacturing / engineering background
Ideally hold CIPS though not essential
Experience with SAP or similar would be advantageous but not essential
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Proven track record of managing procurement projects and delivering measurable cost savings.
Strong commercial acumen and proactive approach to market trends and changes.
Customer-centric mindsetboth internal and external.
Strategic, analytical thinker with a solutions-oriented approach.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Purchasing & Logistics Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994
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