Buyer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering company in Wales is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their growing team. The role involves sourcing, negotiating with suppliers, and managing procurement activities. Ideal candidates have experience in engineering or manufacturing, particularly in the steel sector. This position offers competitive compensation and career progression within a stable organization.

Benefits

Training schemes

Pension

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management.
• Experience buying into the Steel Industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review technical drawings and specifications for accurate sourcing.
• Identify and manage suppliers for quality and delivery.
• Lead price and contract negotiations for favourable terms.
• Drive cost-saving and supply chain optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

£34,000 to £35,000 per year, Plus Benefits and Progression

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

20/12/2025

About this job

Benefits Package: £35,000 Progression available up the ladder.

Extremely stable organisation Excellent training scheme Pension This company have a dynamic work environment, they believe in team work and trust, they would like creative minds and are always looking for innovation and new ideas.

They are currently experiencing exciting growth plans with work orders and projects growing at a rapid rate, the company are looking to recruit a Buyer to their growing team.

The business supply their products worldwide with global reputable brand names and are currently going through A huge growth period which would make it an excellent time to be a part of this company.

Role & Responsibilities: Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate sourcing.

Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers based on capability, quality, delivery, and reliability.

Manage day-to-day procurement activity to meet MRP demands and ensure on-time delivery.

Lead price and contract negotiations to secure favourable terms, costs, and schedules.

Create and manage purchase orders in line with company policies and compliance standards.

Collaborate with internal teams to understand project requirements and resolve queries efficiently.

Drive cost-saving and supply chain optimisation initiatives to support business objectives.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Proven experience as a Buyer within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Experience buying into the Steel Industry would be advantageous Strong understanding of procurement processes, supply chain management, and MRP systems (ERP experience required). Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.

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