Job title- Operational Buyer Job Type- Full time Location - Malvern - Hybrid Role benefits - Competitive Salary Benefits Package and more Become part of making the impossible possible. About the role: As an Operational Buyer, you will support the day-to-day purchasing activities that ensure materials are available to meet production demand. Working closely with suppliers and internal teams, you will be responsible for raising and managing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and helping resolve any issues related to supply, pricing, or invoicing. The role involves using SAP to process purchase requisitions and place orders, while maintaining clear communication with suppliers to ensure timely delivery. You will also collaborate with internal teams, including Supply Chain Quality, to support the resolution of non-conformance issues and coordinate returns where required. In addition, you will build a solid understanding of the materials and supplier categories you manage, as well as internal purchasing processes. There may also be opportunities to provide support to the wider team and contribute to continuous improvement activities. What you'll be doing: Raise and manage purchase orders in SAP in line with production demand and MRP outputs Communicate with suppliers to confirm orders, track deliveries, and expedite materials where needed Build and maintain effective day-to-day relationships with suppliers Monitor supplier performance and support improvement actions to sustain business KPIs where required Resolve delivery, invoice, and pricing queries in a timely manner with suppliers and internal teams Work closely with planning, production, and logistics teams to help meet production schedules and manage material shortages Maintain accurate purchasing and order data within SAP/MRP systems Support the resolution of quality and supply issues in collaboration with internal Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing teams Some occasional UK travel for supplier visits may be involved About you: Proven experience in purchasing within low to mid-volume OEM manufacturing environments Strong understanding of supplier management and supplier development techniques, with a focus on continuous improvement Hands-on experience working within supply chain and procurement functions Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for analysis and reporting Experience using SAP ERP systems, with strong advantage in end-to-end purchasing processes Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships to support operational performance Strong awareness of cost control, sourcing strategies, and procurement best practices CIPS or APICS qualification is desirable but not essential Demonstrating commitment to professional development What's in It for You Join an ambitious, fast-growing international organisation with a collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas and impact truly matter Play a meaningful role in driving growth at a global leader committed to partnering with customers to make the world a better place Be part of a globally connected team, with opportunities to collaborate across regions and influence initiatives at scale Benefit from a comprehensive and competitive rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and success LI-CS2