Buyer

Russell Taylor Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday day off

Pension 5% matched

Health cash plan

Critical illness insurance

Early Friday finish

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is a well-established UK manufacturer seeking a Buyer for a permanent role in the West Midlands. You will manage RFQ tenders from enquiry to production order launch and negotiate terms with suppliers to ensure pricing, lead times and commercial conditions meet project needs.

Joining a structured, quality-focused environment, you will support supplier selection, liaise with production teams, and help drive NPI and new product introduction while monitoring cost performance and

Qualifications

• Buying or procurement experience within manufacturing, engineering or production
• Experience managing RFQs, quotations and supplier negotiations
• Understanding of lead times, cost control and supply chain delivery

Responsibilities

• Manage RFQ tenders through the supply chain from enquiry to production order launch
• Review technical quotations and ensure correct pricing, lead times and commercial terms
• Negotiate cost, payment terms and delivery with suppliers
• Support supplier selection and sourcing strategy decisions
• Work with commercial and production teams to meet project requirements
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve supply issues
• Control lead times to support production schedules and customer demand
• Manage new supplier setup and supplier performance
• Support NPI and new product introduction activity
• Monitor pricing variance and cost performance

Skills

Procurement experience

RFQ management

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP

Job description

Vacancy Title: Buyer Contract Type: Permanent Location: West Midlands Industry: General Manufacturing Manufacturing TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING Procurement & Supply Chain Salary: £30000 - £37000 per annum Start Date: 2026-10-19 REF: J91986574 Contact Name: Daniel Shafran Contact Email: [e-mail] Vacancy Published: 7 months ago

Buyer (Manufacturing / Engineering)

What's in it for you

• Salary up to £37,000 (flexible for the right candidate)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional birthday day off
• 5% matched pension
• Critical illness insurance
• Health cash plan
• Early Friday finish

What will you be doing?

• Managing RFQ tenders through the supply chain from enquiry to production order launch
• Reviewing technical quotations and ensuring correct pricing, lead times and commercial terms
• Negotiating cost, payment terms and delivery with suppliers
• Supporting supplier selection and sourcing strategy decisions
• Working with commercial and production teams to meet project requirements
• Managing supplier relationships and resolving supply issues
• Controlling lead times to support production schedules and customer demand
• Managing new supplier setup and supplier performance
• Supporting NPI and new product introduction activity
• Monitoring pricing variance and cost performance

Where will you be doing it?

You will be joining a well established UK manufacturer producing engineered electrical and electro mechanical assemblies for a range of industrial customers, operating within a structured and quality focused production environment.

What will you need?

• Buying or procurement experience within manufacturing, engineering or production
• Experience managing RFQs, quotations and supplier negotiations
• Understanding of lead times, cost control and supply chain delivery
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a time pressured, deadline driven environment
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Experience with electrical components, control panels or engineered assemblies
• Exposure to NPI or project based procurement
• ERP or MRP system experience

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