Buyer

Precision People; Cannock; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £40k per annum

Pension 5% matched

Critical illness insurance

Health plan

Death in service

Job summary

Precision People in Cannock is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to join a busy procurement team in a manufacturing environment. You will manage day-to-day purchasing, build strong supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and ensure materials are available to meet production demands.

Key responsibilities include monitoring stock levels, lead times and forecasts, maintaining accurate purchasing data, and driving cost-saving initiatives while collaborating with Production, Quality and Commercial

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing and payment terms.
• Strong supplier relationship management and performance monitoring.
• Knowledge of stock control, demand forecasting and lead times.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure cost-effective procurement and on-time delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and supplier consolidation measures.
• Challenge price increases and secure discounts, rebates and favorable terms.
• Monitor stock levels, forecasts and lead times to maintain supply continuity and minimise excess inventory.
• Maintain purchasing and inventory data in company systems.
• Monitor supplier performance and address delivery issues.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Commercial departments to align purchasing with business needs.
• Address supplier quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Explore stock-management improvements (Kanban, vendor-managed inventory, min/max controls).
• Communicate purchasing price variations with Commercial team.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Inventory management

Stock control

Forecasting

Job description

Buyer Engineering Manufacturing Cannock WS6 Up to £40k per annum 33 days' holiday (including BH), 5% matched pension Critical illness insurance and other benefits

The Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially minded Buyer to join a busy procurement team within a manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing or procurement experience who can build strong supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing and ensure materials are available when needed to meet production demands.

You will play an important role in managing inventory, improving supplier performance and supporting the wider business in achieving its cost, quality and delivery objectives.

The successful candidate will be confident working in a time-pressured environment, balancing competing priorities while ensuring purchasing decisions deliver the best overall value.

Commutable from Walsall, Lichfield and Wolverhampton.

Key Responsibilities - Buyer

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure materials and components are procured cost-effectively and delivered on time.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating pricing, payment terms and delivery schedules.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation and improved purchasing terms.
• Challenge supplier price increases and negotiate discounts, rebates and more favourable commercial agreements.
• Monitor stock levels, demand forecasts and lead times to maintain continuity of supply while minimising excess inventory and obsolescence.
• Manage purchase orders and supplier commitments, ensuring deliveries meet production requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory information within the company's business systems.
• Monitor supplier performance, proactively resolving delivery issues and escalating concerns where necessary.
• Work closely with internal departments, including Production, Quality and Commercial, to ensure purchasing decisions support business requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers to address quality issues, investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve stock management and supply chain efficiency through approaches such as Kanban, vendor-managed inventory and minimum/maximum stock controls.
• Monitor purchasing price variations and work with the Commercial team to ensure changes are accurately communicated.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and wider procurement projects.

About You - Buyer

• Previous experience in a Buyer, Purchasing or Procurement role, preferably within manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to secure competitive pricing and favourable supplier terms.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and monitoring supplier performance.
• An understanding of stock control, inventory management, demand forecasting and purchasing lead times.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate purchasing records.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and managing supply chain risks.
• The ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers.

What We're Looking For

We want someone who takes ownership of their purchasing activities, is confident negotiating with suppliers and understands the importance of balancing cost, quality and delivery.

You’ll be comfortable managing changing demands, resolving issues before they affect production and continually looking for ways to improve purchasing performance.

If you’re an ambitious Buyer looking to make a positive impact within a manufacturing environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Package and Benefits - Buyer

• Salary up to £40k per annum
• 5% matched pension
• UNUM - Critical illness insurance
• Simply Health - Health Cash Plan
• Death In Service - 1x Annual Salary
• 25 days Annual leave, plus BH's and 1 additional day to celebrate your birthday.
• Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am till 17:15pm, Fri 8am till 12pm.