Job Role - Buyer
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Salary: Up to £37,000 (flexible for the right candidate)
Contract: Permanent | Monthly Paid
Working Hours
Benefits
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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An additional day off for your birthday.
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5% matched pension.
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UNUM Critical Illness Insurance.
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Simplyhealth Health Cash Plan.
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Death in Service cover (1x annual salary).
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive, commercially minded Buyer to join an established procurement team within a manufacturing environment based in Walsall. You will take responsibility for purchasing and inventory management, ensuring materials are sourced cost-effectively and delivered on time to meet production requirements. This is a fast-paced role requiring strong negotiation, communication and organisational skills, alongside the ability to build effective supplier relationships and manage competing priorities.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage day-to-day purchasing activities, ensuring materials are ordered in line with business demand and production requirements.
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Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
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Negotiate pricing, payment terms and supplier agreements to achieve cost savings.
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Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules and lead times.
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Maintain appropriate stock and safety stock levels, minimising excess inventory and obsolescence.
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Work closely with internal departments to resolve supply chain and quality issues.
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Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, improved buying terms and inventory efficiencies.
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Monitor purchasing costs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
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Proactively manage delivery performance and escalate issues where necessary.
About You
Ideally, you will have:
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Previous experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role, preferably within manufacturing or engineering.
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Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
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Good understanding of procurement, inventory and supply chain processes.
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Commercial awareness and the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
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Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail.
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The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
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A proactive and collaborative approach.
Performance Objectives
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2% overall purchase price reduction.
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Greater than 90% Vendor On-Time Delivery.
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Greater than 99% On-Time In-Full performance for production kits.
Interested?
This is a great opportunity to join a busy procurement function, where you can make a real impact on supplier performance, cost savings and operational efficiency. With a salary of up to £37,000, an attractive benefits package and an early finish every Friday, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer looking for their next move.
Apply today to find out more about this confidential opportunity
