Buyer

SF Recruitment; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturing business in Oldbury is looking for an experienced Buyer to take ownership of purchasing duties and ensure a reliable supply of raw materials. This role involves managing the entire procurement lifecycle, leading negotiations for competitive pricing, and fostering supplier relationships to enhance service reliability. The successful candidate will have a qualification in Supply Chain or Business, experience in manufacturing, and strong negotiation skills. Join a company committed to improving supply chain performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience within the manufacturing sector is highly desirable.
• Proven negotiation and contract management capabilities.
• Confident communicator, able to influence internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Procuring materials in line with technical, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Leading commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing and terms.
• Managing the complete procurement lifecycle from demand capture to delivery monitoring.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Proven negotiation skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Qualification in Supply Chain, Business or related discipline

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

SF Recruitment are working with a market leading manufacturing business in the West Bromwich area to recruit a Buyer. The organisation is seeking an experienced Buyer to take ownership of our purchasing duties, ensuring a reliable and cost-effective supply of raw materials. This position plays a key role in strengthening supply chain performance and driving efficiency improvements as the business continues to evolve.

What you ll be doing

• Procuring materials in line with technical, regulatory, and quality requirements
• Procurement of consumables & plant services in line with business needs.
• Managing the complete procurement lifecycle from demand capture and requisitions to order placement, shipping coordination, and delivery monitoring
• Working closely with R&D, Production, Quality, and Logistics teams to plan demand and safeguard availability for manufacturing operations
• Leading commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favourable terms, and long-term value
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to support performance, innovation, and service reliability
• Assessing supplier performance through structured reviews, focusing on delivery accuracy, quality, compliance, and cost
• Sourcing and onboarding new supply partners to strengthen market competitiveness and reduce risk
• Overseeing import administration to ensure timely and compliant movement of goods
• Managing compliance documentation and declarations in line with relevant regulations

What you ll bring

• Qualification in Supply Chain, Business, or a technically related discipline
• Experience within the manufacturing sector would be highly desirable
• Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and contract management capabilities
• Confident communicator, able to influence internally and externally
• Skilled in ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel user
• Analytical mindset with a continuous-improvement approach