Buyer

InsideRight; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Inside Right is recruiting a Buyer to join our skilled supply chain team in a manufacturing environment. You will manage end-to-end procurement, from requisitions to payments, and drive cost and performance improvements through supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing.

The role emphasizes SRM and SAP skills, strong stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision making. This temporary position has potential to become permanent for the right candidate, with a supportive culture and clear KPI

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing/procurement roles.
• SRM & SAP system experience.
• Strong communication skills across organisational levels.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability.
• Experience managing and developing supplier relationships.
• Ability to analyse data and drive cost and performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end procurement from requisition to payment.
• Convert requisitions into purchase orders promptly.
• Obtain quotations and lead commercial negotiations for best value.
• Lead supplier price negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support sourcing activities including RFQs and supplier evaluations.
• Identify cost saving opportunities aligned with targets.
• Ensure spend through contracted suppliers and challenge non-compliant spend.
• Support contract implementation and ensure terms are understood.

Skills

SRM experience

SAP experience

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Data analysis

Cost awareness

Tools

SAP ERP

SRM software

Job description

A manufacturing powerhouse is looking to recruit a Buyer to join their ranks, as they continue to strengthen their Supply Chain team.

Excellent work culture, within a supportive team, in a highly skilled manufacturing sector.

The role is Monday to Friday, with an early Friday finish.

This opportunity will begin on a temporary contract, with the position likely to become permanent at a future juncture, for a candidate delivering in the position.

Required Experience:

• Proven experience in a purchasing / procurement role
• SRM & SAP system experience
• Strong communication skills, confident engaging at all organisational levels
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
• Experience managing and developing supplier relationships
• Ability to analyse data and drive cost and performance improvements

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Commercial Management:

• Take full responsibility for the end-to-end procurement process from requisition to payment.
• Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Obtain competitive quotations and lead commercial negotiations to achieve best value (cost, quality, delivery, risk).
• Lead supplier price negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and value engineering activities.
• Support or lead sourcing activities including RFQs, supplier evaluations, and supplier selection.
• Identify and deliver cost saving opportunities in line with departmental targets.
• Ensure spend is directed through approved and contracted suppliers, challenging non-compliant spend where necessary.
• Support contract implementation and ensure commercial terms are understood and adhered to.

Supplier Ownership & Relationship Management:

• Take ownership of an allocated portfolio of suppliers.
• Act as the primary commercial and operational interface for assigned suppliers.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost, service).
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and drive corrective actions where required.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and performance improvement.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks within the supplier base.
• Ensure all compliance documentation (NDAs, certifications, insurance, export controls etc.) is in place and maintained.
• Support strategic supplier development initiatives where required.

Operational & Process Responsibilities:

• Support the Goods In department with delivery queries.
• Obtain delivery commitments from suppliers and proactively expedite to ensure on-time delivery.
• Escalate risks to supply or performance issues appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Resolve invoice queries efficiently by liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to internal customers on correct procurement processes and policy compliance.
• Maintain accurate data within SAP and other procurement systems.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies (including OPS1143 etc).
• Use CORE tools and apply continuous improvement methodologies to enhance procurement processes.
• Identify opportunities to remove unnecessary spend or propose alternative sourcing solutions.

Additionally:

• Contribute to departmental KPIs including cost savings, OTIF performance, working capital and compliance metrics.
• Support audits and internal reporting requirements as needed.

From time to time, the employee may be required to perform other tasks not included above but within the individual's capability, where appropriate training will be provided.

Inside Right is an equal opportunities employer.

Skills Required

• SAP conversant
• Experience managing and developing supplier relationships

Qualifications Required

• Previous supply chain experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment

Keywords

• Buyer
• SAP
• SRM
• Supply chain
• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Corrective actions