Buyer

Yolk Recruitment; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading recruitment agency is supporting a manufacturer in South Wales to find an experienced Buyer. The successful candidate will negotiate supplier contracts, ensure timely delivery of materials, and analyze market risks to enhance supply continuity. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Early finish on Fridays

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in purchasing with a strong grasp of MRP systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• A strong communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate cost-effective supply contracts and service agreements.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers to secure the best pricing.
• Guarantee timely delivery of production materials.
• Analyse market risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate system costs and ensure compliance.
• Work closely with planning to forecast material requirements.
• Continuously develop and monitor the Approved Supplier List.
• Report on key KPIs.
• Prepare and issue RFIs and RFQs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

MRP system knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Buyer – Are you an experienced Buyer looking to take the next step in your career? Yolk Recruitment is supporting a market-leading manufacturer in their search for a motivated and proactive Buyer to join their team in South Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in sourcing and procurement, ensuring the business secures the best value, reliable suppliers, and continuity of supply across both UK and international markets.

As Buyer, you'll be at the heart of supplier negotiations, driving cost savings, and working closely with internal teams to ensure materials and services are delivered on time, to specification, and at the right cost. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building strong supplier relationships, and pride yourself on delivering results, this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate cost-effective supply contracts and service agreements, relentlessly driving value for the business.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance, ensuring targets are met and corrective actions are followed through.
• Collaborate with preferred suppliers to secure the best pricing through negotiations, benchmarking, and value engineering.
• Maintain accurate system costs and ensure any price changes comply with company procedures.
• Guarantee timely delivery of production materials in line with MRP schedules, while maintaining optimum stock levels and minimising risk of stockouts.
• Analyse market risks and opportunities, safeguarding supply continuity and cost stability.
• Support system housekeeping, accurate data recording, and compliance with company standards.
• Work closely with planning to forecast material requirements and proactively communicate with suppliers.
• Continuously develop and monitor the Approved Supplier List, challenging underperformance and exploring better sourcing options.
• Report on key KPIs including supplier spend, performance, cost savings, and stock levels.
• Prepare and issue RFIs and RFQs, evaluate responses, and recommend the best sourcing solutions.

Requirements

• Experienced in purchasing with a strong grasp of MRP systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• A strong communicator and team player.

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary.
• Early finish on Friday's.
• Career progression opportunities