Buyer

NuStaff Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Buyer to support procurement activities within a specialist engineering business in Cwmbran. This hybrid role involves processing requisitions and POs, liaising with suppliers, and maintaining procurement records. The ideal candidate will have strong purchasing experience and good Excel skills. Competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 plus benefits offered for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Ideally experienced in manufacturing or engineering.
• Able to work both remotely and on-site.
• Experience in supplier onboarding and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and raise POs.
• Match invoices to POs and resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers for on-time deliveries.

Skills

Procurement or purchasing experience

Strong background in requisition, PO, and invoice processing

Good Excel skills

Flexible and adaptable

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of logistics or supply chain coordination

Understanding of electronics and mechanical products

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics

Job description

Overview

Buyer – £30,000 - £40,000 per annum plus benefits. Cwmbran, hybrid, remote.

Role overview

Winberry are exclusively partnering with a specialist engineering business based in Cwmbran. This client provides solutions that help customers save time, effort, natural resources, energy, and cost. A brand-new Buyer role has arisen due to increased productivity within the team, offering an exciting opportunity to support procurement activities and contribute to the smooth running of operations.

As a Buyer within the procurement team, you will support the processing of requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice matching for the production and stores facility. Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing of goods and services while maintaining supply continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions, raise POs, and manage order confirmations.
• Match invoices to POs and resolve supplier/internal discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers to secure on-time deliveries and resolve supply issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement records in the purchasing system.
• Support stock replenishment and expedite critical components.
• Collaborate with production, stores, and logistics teams.
• Assist with supplier evaluation and onboarding.
• Monitor market trends and pricing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes.

What you'll bring to the role

• Procurement or purchasing experience, ideally in manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong background in requisition, PO, and invoice processing.
• Good Excel skills and experience with purchasing systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.).
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work both remotely and on-site.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of logistics or supply chain coordination.
• Understanding of electronics, batteries, mouldings, or mechanical products.
• Experience in supplier onboarding and compliance