Buyer

Acorn by Synergie; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is working with a market-leading manufacturer seeking a Buyer to join their team in Merthyr Tydfil. The role is site-based, offering a structured environment and clear progression.

You will manage day-to-day procurement activities, support senior buyers, and negotiate with suppliers to optimise price and lead times while supporting production schedules. Excellent communication with internal teams and suppliers, strong KPI focus, and experience with BOMs and MRP will be

Qualifications

• Manufacturing procurement experience with an engineering background preferred.
• Ability to build and manage supplier relationships.
• Strong communication and cost-improvement focus.
• Experience with supplier KPIs and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Buyer with day-to-day procurement activities and expedite orders.
• Manage MRP requirements to support production schedules and recovery plans.
• Review Bills of Materials and perform system checks for materials and shipping.
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimise price and lead times.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers on contract and supply chain questions.
• Provide input to project meetings on supply chain matters.
• Monitor process performance and produce regular management information.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier relationship management

Reading technical drawings

Effective communication

Supplier KPIs

Drafting letters

Job description

Buyer | Manufacturing Buyer | Procurement Buyer

Merthyr Tydfil | Up to £40,000 DOE | 40 Hours per Week | Monday-Friday | Site Based

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is working with a market-leading manufacturer seeking a Buyer to join their expanding team in Merthyr Tydfil.

The role will be fully site based, working for a rewarding and reliable employer.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday.
• 40 hours per week.

Key Duties

• Support the Senior Buyer, performing routine day-to-day activities associated with products and services, including administering and expediting purchase orders.
• Manage MRP requirements to satisfy production schedules and implement appropriate recovery plans, including shortage reporting and resolution.
• Receive Bills of Materials and carry out system checks on materials and services to be supplied to projects and shipping requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best price and lead times, resolving any supply chain issues.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to respond to routine queries regarding contract and supply chain issues.
• Provide input to project meetings to answer questions concerning contract and supply chain matters.
• Monitor and measure process performance, producing regular and accurate management information and reports as required.

Requirements

• Manufacturing procurement experience, including reading technical drawings, with an engineering background preferred.
• Ability to build supplier relationships and engage with suppliers.
• Effective communicator with a good understanding of techniques that drive quality and cost improvement.
• Experience with supplier KPIs and performance management.
• Ability to draft standard letters and responses.