Buyer

Gap Personnel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Personnel is seeking a Site Buyer for a client in Telford. This permanent position involves negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships to ensure the delivery of goods and services meets operational needs. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a proven track record in purchasing within a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Continuous recruitment support

Guidance on CV and interview skills

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated success in cost-saving initiatives.
• Strong commercial awareness and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage procurement contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance against targets.
• Facilitate communication between teams and suppliers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in purchasing role

Experience in manufacturing environment

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

Job description

Gap Personnel (operating as an employment business) are currently recruiting for a Site Buyer on a permanent basis for our client based in Telford.

Hours of work

Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5pm

Friday 8:30am - 4pm

Job Summary as Site Buyer

As a Site Buyer, you will work in close collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external partners, upholding the principles of the CIPS Code of Conduct. Your role will focus on negotiating and managing procurement contracts that deliver optimal value in terms of time, cost, and quality. You will ensure the seamless supply of goods and services to support operational needs, enabling the client to consistently exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities as a Site Buyer

• Provide suppliers with accurate forecasts aligned with customer demand.
• Develop and manage lean supply contracts in line with group policies.
• Monitor supplier performance against Time, Cost and Quality targets.
• Facilitate strong communication between internal teams and suppliers.
• Meet and exceed purchase price targets through cost reduction initiatives.
• Continuously evaluate pricing, specifications and market competitiveness.
• Identify and deliver material cost savings through innovation.
• Lead supplier value analysis and cost reduction programs.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier partnerships.
• Ensure supplier compliance through regular audits and reviews.
• Manage and communicate specification changes effectively.
• Support supplier education and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as key user and support improvements in SAP S4 Hana.
• Identify and implement system and process enhancements in procurement.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies.
• Ensure consistent adherence to company and legislative standards.

Qualifications & Skills as a Site Buyer

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building effective relationships at all levels.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar purchasing role within a manufacturing environment, ideally in the flexographic printing industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects and delivering cost-saving initiatives without compromising service or quality.
• Strong commercial awareness with a strategic, dynamic, and adaptable approach to changing market conditions.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated, hands-on and results driven.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Able to communicate clearly across functions, both verbally and in writing.
• A team player who is also confident working independently.
• Open to change, forward-thinking, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to influence and inspire others.

What we give you:

• Continuous recruitment support
• Guidance on CV and interview skills

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy of aSite Buyerplease email your CV to [e-mail]

If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap personnel is operating as the employment business. gap personnel is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job

Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

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