Buyer

Matchtech Group; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group in the Cwmbran area is seeking a proactive Buyer to join our growing Supply Chain team. You will manage supplier performance, raise purchase orders and work with Planning, Operations and Engineering to ensure material availability and on-time delivery.

You will negotiate pricing and terms, identify risks, optimise inventory and contribute to cost reduction initiatives, while maintaining accurate procurement data in the ERP/MRP system and supporting working capital objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Experience in manufacturing/electronics/technical environments.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and inventory management principles.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships to achieve quality, cost, delivery and service objectives.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with business requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and expedite materials when required.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to maintain continuity of supply.
• Support inventory optimisation and working capital objectives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure material availability aligns with customer and operational requirements.
• Maintain procurement data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

A growing advanced electronics manufacturing business supplying high-specification products to a diverse customer base is seeking a Buyer to join its Supply Chain team in the Cwmbran area.

The Buyer will be responsible for managing supplier performance, material availability, and procurement activities to support operational requirements and customer demand. Working closely with Planning, Operations, and Engineering teams, the successful candidate will help ensure the efficient flow of materials while driving cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Key responsibilities of the Buyer include:

• Manage supplier relationships to achieve quality, cost, delivery, and service objectives.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with business requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and expedite critical materials where required.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to maintain continuity of supply.
• Support inventory optimisation and working capital objectives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure material availability aligns with customer and operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Proven experience in a Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain role.
• Experience within a manufacturing, electronics, engineering, or technical environment.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and inventory management principles.
• Excellent communication, organisation, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.