Data-Driven Specialist Buyer – Manufacturing

Vero HR; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Vero HR is partnering with a manufacturing client in Exeter to recruit a Specialized Buyer. The role focuses on data-driven procurement, ensuring material availability while balancing inventory, cost and service performance within a fast-paced environment.

You will manage supplier performance, review MRP recommendations, and drive working capital improvements while collaborating with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality and Logistics teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Buyer/Procurement role within manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Good understanding of MRP systems and purchasing processes.
• Ability to interpret data and make informed commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities to ensure material availability aligns with production demand.
• Review and challenge MRP recommendations where appropriate.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, driving improvements in quality, delivery and cost performance.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and proactively manage supply chain risks.
• Support inventory optimisation initiatives and working capital improvement projects.
• Negotiate payment terms, reduce lead times and identify opportunities to improve cash flow.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data within the ERP system.
• Work closely with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality and Logistics teams to resolve supply issues and support operational performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements across purchasing and supply chain activities

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

MRP knowledge

Negotiation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Vero HR is partnering with a manufacturing client in Exeter to recruit a Specialized Buyer. The role focuses on data-driven procurement, ensuring material availability while balancing inventory, cost and service performance within a fast-paced environment.

You will manage supplier performance, review MRP recommendations, and drive working capital improvements while collaborating with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality and Logistics teams.