Buyer

Simpson Recruitment Services; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Buyer to manage supplier relationships and negotiate effective contracts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently. You will play a key role in ensuring supply continuity and managing costs effectively, all within a fast-paced environment aimed at driving results. Competitive salary of circa £35,000 offered.

Benefits

Progression and development opportunities

Supportive environment

Hands-on projects

Qualifications

• 3+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication and supplier-relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently with full ownership and proactive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop assigned supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and commercial conditions.
• Source new suppliers and alternative materials in collaboration with technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety codes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

2 A‑levels, HNC or CIPS Diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Buyer

Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.

Newport NP10

Salary circa £35,000

Our client is a growing international engineering company based in Newport NP10.

As a Buyer, you’ll be joining a team that values autonomy, initiative, and straight‑line execution. If you want a role where your supplier decisions, negotiation skills and market insight genuinely shift the number, not just fill a process, this is it.

The Role

They are looking for a Buyer who can manage supplier relationships end‑to‑end, negotiate effectively, and stay ahead of market trends.

This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment, where accuracy, commercial sharpness and follow‑through are essential.

You’ll be responsible for securing materials and services at the best total cost, managing supplier performance, and ensuring supply continuity without bloating stock or exposing the business to unnecessary risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop assigned supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and commercial conditions.
• Forecast market trends affecting material costs and availability.
• Run commodity and price comparison analyses; identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Source new suppliers and alternative materials in collaboration with technical teams.
• Maintain accurate lead times, purchase requisitions and supply programmes.
• Resolve rejected materials, ensure credits, and minimise exposure to MOQs / price increases.
• Proactively collaborate with production, engineering and planning teams.
• Support continuous improvement across purchasing and supply chain processes.
• Ensure compliance with H&S and company codes of conduct.
• Monitor and control excess stock and cost.

What You’ll Need

Essential

Minimum: 2 A‑levels, HNC or CIPS Diploma (or equivalent).

3+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong negotiation, communication and supplier‑relationship skills.

High attention to detail, numeracy and accuracy.

Ability to work independently with full ownership and proactive decision‑making.

Solid IT skills and understanding of production processes.

Desirable

Exposure to electronic manufacturing and components.

Membership of CIPS.

Comfortable balancing teamwork with independent delivery.

Why Join Us?

• A culture that rewards initiative, not bureaucracy.
• Genuine progression and development opportunities within a growing site.
• Hands‑on projects that build your technical and commercial capability.
• A supportive environment that recognises individual contribution.

If you’re commercially sharp, decisive and ready to make an impact please send your CV to Gary Simpson

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