Buyer

williams manufacturing; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the West Midlands seeks a Buyer with a background in procurement within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end supply chain process, ensuring material quality and budget alignment. The company values employee development and offers a competitive salary with bonuses and benefits. Applicants should be familiar with ERP systems and ideally pursuing MCIPS qualifications.

Benefits

Hugely Competitive Salary

Generous Pension Scheme

Holidays

Bank Holidays

Company Events

Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working as a buyer or procurement specialist.
• Background in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials/services to meet quality and budget.
• Manage stock control and supplier relationships.
• Negotiate terms and ensure compliance with ISO standards.

Skills

Experience as a buyer

ERP systems

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Education

MCIPS qualification or working towards

Job description

Benefits

Hugely Competitive Salary + Bonus + Generous Pension Scheme + Holidays + Bank Holidays + Company Events + Benefits Scheme

Location

West Midlands

Overview

ARE YOU A BUYER OR PROCUREMENT OR PURCHASING SPECIALIST WITH EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT?

Manufacturing Buyer required for a well established manufacturer who pride themselves on being a brand associated with quality. They boast a fantastic team environment. You will benefit from working within a progressive environment where training, development and progression is readily available.

The role would suit buyers, purchasing, supply chain and procurement professionals from ANY manufacturing background. Applicants will ideally have or be working towards MCIPS qualifications. You must be familiar with ERP systems. Knowledge of ISO and is advantageous.

Your role on a day to day basis will be to source and purchase materials / services to meet quality, budget and delivery expectations. You will have involvement in the end to end supply chain function. A big part of your role will be to build rapport and maintain strong supplier relationships. You will negotiate with suppliers on terms and price, review their performance and reduce costs where possible. You will ensure that all purchases are aligned with ISO and . You will be responsible for stock management and materials control. You will work closely with the import team and third party logistics agents to coordinate global shipments.

This is a varied role within a company who genuinely invest in and look after their employees. The company have strategic growth plans and are extremely successful in a wide range of industries.

Buyer (Manufacturing)

• Sourcing and purchasing materials / services
• End to end Supply Chain Management
• Ensuring purchases are in line with ISO standards
• Stock and material control
• Supplier management
• Working closely with import team and 3PL
• Monday to Friday DAYS

Qualifications

• Experience working as a buyer, supply chain, purchasing or procurement professional
• Experience working within manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Ideally have or working towards a MCIPS qualification
• Knowledge of ISO and standards