Buyer

Quanex; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match 7%

Life Assurance 4x

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance

Cycle to Work

Eye tests

Canteen subsidy

Volunteer days

Job summary

Quanex requires a driven and dynamic Procurement Buyer to join the procurement team for the ERA & Zoo divisions of their Hardware Solutions sector.

The role covers supplier selection, RFQ analysis, onboarding of suppliers, and ongoing performance management in collaboration with the supply chain teams and NPD procurement to align with global sourcing strategies. You will monitor supplier performance and contribute to reporting dashboards as part of the procurement team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement role/environment.
• Experience of working in manufacturing or finished goods.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Desirable to have CIPS accreditation or time-served experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement: select, evaluate and qualify suppliers; issue RFQs and analyze economic competitiveness and supply chain.
• Monitor supplier performance with supply chain and logistics teams; address issues on purchase orders.
• Collaborate with NPD Procurement Team to align operational activities with global sourcing strategies.
• Source new suppliers and onboard them following pre-qualification processes.
• Conduct data analysis on new suppliers, supplier metrics, product metrics and assist in general reporting including dashboards.

Skills

Procurement

Manufacturing

ERP systems

CIPS accreditation

Negotiation skills

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Quanex requires a driven and dynamic Procurement Buyer to join the procurement team for the ERA & Zoo divisions of their Hardware Solutions sector.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Lead, as the operational procurement representative, the selection, evaluation and qualification of suppliers. This includes RFQ issuance and analysis—evaluating both economic competitiveness and supply chain solidity and sustainability—as well as supporting make-or-buy analyses and onboarding new suppliers in alignment with corporate policies.
• Monitor in conjunction with the company supply chain & logistics teams supplier performance and where necessary address performance, cost, delivery issues with suppliers on issued purchase orders.
• Collaborate closely with the NPD (New Product Development) Procurement Team to align operational activities with global sourcing strategies for NPD projects.
• Sourcenew potential suppliers to strengthen the existing company supply chain and ensure that the correct process is followed for the successful pre-qualification & onboarding of these suppliers.
• Conductdata analysis activities on new suppliers, supplier metrics, product metrics and assist in general reporting including reporting dashboards etc.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in a procurement role/environment.
• Experience of working in manufacturing or finished goods.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Desirable to have CIPS accreditation or time-served experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Pension match up to 7%
• 4 x Salary Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Subsidised Canteen
• Volunteering and Team Building Days

About Us:

We are not just another manufacturing company; we are part of something bigger!

We are Quanex, a global, publicly traded manufacturing company serving OEMs in the fenestration, hardware, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, security, and outdoor products markets.

Our mission is to positively impact our customers, employees and shareholders and put them at the centre of everything we do, through innovation technology and best-in-class customer service.

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

At Quanex, the health and safety of our employees are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment by adhering to the highest safety standards and regulations. Through comprehensive training, regular safety checks, and open communication, we ensure that every team member feels confident and protected while performing their duties. We continuously strive to minimise risks, promote well-being, and encourage a culture of safety across all levels of our organisation.

Join us and be part of a team where your safety is as important as your success.