Buyer

W Talent; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Benefits package

Job summary

W Talent is recruiting a Buyer for a growing manufacturing business, offering a hybrid working model. You will source and procure materials, manage supplier performance, and collaborate with production, engineering, planning and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery while controlling cost and quality.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in industrial procurement and a proactive approach to continuous improvement, with a desire to develop their procurement career within a

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation abilities.
• Proactive, driven, and keen to develop a long-term career in procurement.
• Able to identify opportunities for improvement and drive positive change.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials, components, and services to meet operational requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and delivery schedules.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure continuity of supply.
• Support cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor inventory levels and demand requirements to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Resolve supply chain issues and proactively manage risks.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

Hybrid Working Available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and ambitious Buyer to join a growing manufacturing business with a diverse and well-established customer base.

As Buyer, you will be responsible for the sourcing and procurement of materials, components, and services required to support a range of customer programmes and manufacturing operations. Working closely with internal stakeholders across production, engineering, planning, and supply chain, you will ensure the timely delivery of parts while maintaining cost, quality, and supplier performance objectives.

This role is ideally suited to someone with hands‑on experience in operational or industrial procurement who is looking to take the next step in their career within a forward‑thinking organisation. You'll be joining a strong and experienced procurement team, providing an excellent environment to develop your skills, learn from industry experts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and procure materials, components, and services to meet operational requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and delivery schedules.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure continuity of supply.
• Support cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor inventory levels and demand requirements to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Resolve supply chain issues and proactively manage risks.

About You:

• Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation abilities.
• Proactive, driven, and keen to develop a long‑term career in procurement.
• Able to identify opportunities for improvement and drive positive change.

In return, you'll join a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering career development opportunities, a supportive team environment, hybrid working, and an excellent benefits package.