Operational Buyer

Description

• You’ll manage sourcing, contracts, and supplier relationships to deliver cost savings and security of supply.
• You’ll support product launches with effective early supplier engagement, manage supply chain risks, and deliver on business continuity plans.
• When acting as Lead Buyer, you’ll develop category strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and align supply base communications across the group.
• You’ll engage with suppliers worldwide to maximise value, drive competitiveness, and elevate performance.
• You’ll work closely with key stakeholders in engineering, operations, and NPI teams to ensure supplier performance meets quality, delivery, and cost KPIs.

Requirements

• You’re a dedicated team player that is able to multitask and work well under pressure
• You have knowledge of category and supplier management, contracts, and cost/pricing strategies.
• You possess strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• You’re flexible and willing to travel.
• You have Purchasing experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• You’re degree-level education; CIPS qualification preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance