Buyer

TN United Kingdom; Abercynon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer to join their dynamic Purchasing Team in Abercynon, South Wales. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating prices, and ensuring procurement aligns with operational needs. The successful candidate will have a strong background in purchasing within a manufacturing environment and will be responsible for driving cost savings while maintaining quality standards. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a thriving company.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Site Incentive Plan

Discounted Shopping Vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted RAC Membership

183.75 Hours Annual Leave

Supportive Working Environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing or similar.
• Proven track record of cost reduction through strategic purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relations and negotiate prices for materials.
• Conduct commodity surveys and evaluate market trends for cost savings.

Skills

Purchasing Experience

Negotiation Skills

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Familiarity with ERP/MRP

Tools

ERP Systems

MRP Systems

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We require a Buyer to join our busy Purchasing Team, based at our site in Abercynon, South Wales. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing our supplier portfolio, from whom we purchase goods and services critical to our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned supplier relations by selecting suppliers and negotiating prices for materials and/or services required, ensuring procurement aligns with programmes through the most economical, timely, and efficient means.
• Analyse, negotiate, and report supplier price changes.
• Conduct periodic commodity surveys to obtain price comparisons; evaluate market trends to develop new services and achieve cost savings.
• Select new and alternative sources of supply in collaboration with technical staff.
• Choose new and alternative materials and services, providing technical and/or commercial advantages to the company.
• Ensure all purchasing requisitions and programmes are accurate and reflect current supplier lead times, keeping management and user departments informed of any changes that could impact work programmes.
• Identify potential problem areas and recommend solutions.
• Minimise the company's exposure regarding MOQs and price increases by obtaining relevant approvals.
• Proactively liaise with other departments to forecast, plan, and meet demand while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with company codes of conduct and Health and Safety regulations.
• Handle administration and reporting as required.
• Negotiate, optimise, and manage payment terms.
• Understand international trading issues, imports, and legal considerations.
• Identify and drive continuous improvements within your areas of control.
• Control and minimise excess inventory and associated costs.

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes

• At least 3 years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strategic thinking with an innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent negotiation skills with a proven track record of cost reduction using strategic purchasing tools.
• Familiarity with ERP, MRP, and purchasing systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

What We Offer

This role offers opportunities to develop experience and progress within TT Electronics Abercynon, aligned with your career goals.

• Enhanced pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Site Incentive Plan
• Discounted online and high street shopping, lifestyle vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC membership
• 183.75 hours of annual leave plus bank holidays
• A supportive, friendly working environment focused on wellbeing and sustainability

TT Electronics is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.

Our Recruitment Process

Initially, we will contact you for an informal conversation about the role, allowing you to ask questions and learn more about TT, our site, and our team. This helps both parties decide whether to proceed.

Formal interviews will be held on-site, including a tour of the facility.

Due to specific projects supported by TT Electronics Abercynon, we cannot sponsor work visas for this role. Candidates must achieve Baseline Personal Security Standard Clearance and hold UK or US citizenship.

Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment and during-employment drug and alcohol testing.

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We seek the best talent worldwide, welcoming diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and supporting you throughout the application process. Please contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed to accommodate your application. We value and respect who you are and look forward to your application.