Buyer

Quanex; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match 7%

Life Assurance 4x Salary

Enhanced leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Free Eye Tests

Subsidised Canteen

Volunteering/Team Building

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a driven Procurement Buyer to join the ERA & Zoo divisions of the Hardware Solutions sector. You will lead supplier selection, RFQ analysis, and onboarding in alignment with policy, while collaborating with NPD teams to align sourcing strategies.

You will monitor supplier performance and drive data-driven reporting and dashboards to improve supply chain outcomes. The role emphasizes strong negotiation and communication skills, ERP system knowledge, and experience in

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, as the operational procurement representative, the selection, evaluation and qualification of suppliers, including RFQ issuance and analysis, and onboarding new suppliers per policies.
• Monitor supplier performance with the supply chain & logistics teams and address issues on issued purchase orders.
• Collaborate with the NPD Procurement Team to align operational activities with global sourcing strategies for NPD projects.
• Source new potential suppliers to strengthen the supply chain and ensure proper onboarding processes.
• Conduct data analysis on new suppliers, supplier metrics, product metrics and assist in reporting and dashboards.

Skills

Procurement experience

Manufacturing knowledge

ERP systems

CIPS accreditation desirable

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Cycle to Work

Eye tests

Tools

ERP systems

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.