Buyer

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Buyer in Staffordshire. The role involves identifying cost-saving opportunities, supplier performance management, and teamwork. Candidates should have experience in purchasing within engineering environments and excellent negotiation skills. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and is aimed at motivated candidates looking to make a meaningful impact in the industrial/manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent role

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Potential additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing within engineering/production environments.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary and virtual teams.
• Experience building global relationships in matrix organisations.
• Understanding of engineering and programme management.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and quantify cost-saving opportunities across categories.
• Monitor tech and market trends to drive cost improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and annual negotiations.
• Support warranty recovery and manage end-of-life planning.

Skills

Strong communicator

Team collaborator

Skilled in influencing

Conflict resolution

Negotiation ability

Education

Graduate calibre

CIPS qualified

Job description

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 engagement
  • Cost-saving initiatives
  • Tendering and contracting
  • Capacity management
  • Supplier 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!