Buyer

Page Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a highly motivated Buyer to join a Procurement team in the United Kingdom. You will be responsible for strategic development, supplier performance management, and collaboration with stakeholders to drive cost improvements. The ideal candidate has purchasing experience in engineering and production environments, and skills in negotiation and team collaboration. This permanent role presents an opportunity to grow your career in a respected organization within the manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Opportunities for career development

Professional work environment

Qualifications

• Purchasing in engineering / production environments is essential.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary and virtual teams.
• Ability to build global relationships in matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and quantify cost-saving opportunities across categories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and manage supplier performance metrics.

Skills

Strong communicator and team collaborator

Skilled in influencing and conflict resolution

Results-driven with solid negotiation ability

Education

Graduate calibre; ideally CIPS qualified

Job description

• Purchasing experience in an Engineering and production environment
• Holding and building relationships within a global and matrix organisation

About Our Client

The employer is a recognised organisation within the industrial / manufacturing sector, known for its strong presence and commitment to delivering high-quality products. Operating as a global company, they focus on innovation and efficiency to maintain their market position.

Job Description

Strategic Development & Execution

• Identify and quantify cost‑saving opportunities across categories
• Monitor tech and market trends to drive cost improvements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business needs
• Develop and implement sourcing plans covering : Early supplier engagementCost‑saving initiativesTendering and contractingCapacity managementSupplier performance targets
• Track and adapt strategies to evolving business conditions
• Establish and manage supplier performance metrics
• Implement supply contracts and service level agreements

🚚 Supplier Performance & Delivery

• Build strong relationships with key suppliers to meet performance goals
• Communicate supply base plans for manufacturing and volume changes
• Support programme launches with timely, cost‑effective supply solutions
• Respond to risk alerts and ensure supplier business continuity plans

🤝 Teamwork & Self Development

• Promote effective communication across the supply chain
• Address supplier performance issues within category
• Align supply base with business performance expectations
• Support category managers and pursue personal development
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures

🧭 Supply Base Management & Coordination (Lead Buyer Role)

• Lead supplier performance reviews and annual negotiations
• Publish technology roadmaps and create budgets
• Agree on payment terms and long‑term agreements (LTAs)
• Oversee business continuity and supplier survey feedback
• Define communication strategies and confirm supplier capacity
• Support warranty recovery and manage end‑of‑life planning
• Mitigate supplier admin issues and lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
• Conduct supplier positioning analysis

The Successful Applicant

A successful Buyer should have : 🧠 Skills

• Strong communicator and team collaborator
• Skilled in influencing and conflict resolution
• Results‑driven with solid negotiation ability

📚 Knowledge

• Global category and supplier management
• Cost, pricing, and contract management
• Performance, change, and financial oversight

  🛠️ Experience & Qualifications

  • Purchasing in engineering / production environments
  • Leading multi‑disciplinary and virtual teams
  • Building global relationships in matrix organisations
  • Understanding of engineering and programme management
  • Graduate calibre; ideally CIPS qualified
  • Willingness to travel

  What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary depending on experience.
  • A permanent role within a respected company in Staffordshire.
  • Opportunities to develop your career within the industrial / manufacturing sector.
  • A supportive and professional work environment.
  • Potential access to additional benefits (details to be discussed during the interview process).

  This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Buyer to join a Procurement team and make a meaningful impact. Apply now to take the next step in your career!