Operational Buyer

DesignerStudio; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in Birmingham is seeking a proactive Strategic Buyer to enhance their UK Purchasing team. The role involves managing supplier portfolios, negotiating contracts, and supporting operational purchasing. Ideal candidates will have purchasing experience in manufacturing, strong negotiation skills, and be commercially aware. Join a business where your impact matters—apply now!

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing within manufacturing.
• Strong skills in negotiation and contract management.
• Confident in supplier analysis using Excel.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier portfolios and develop category strategies.
• Negotiate contracts and lead supplier performance reviews.
• Support operational purchasing across UK sites.
• Champion supply chain risk reduction.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier performance management

Excel proficiency

Commercial awareness

Education

MCIPS qualification or working towards

Job description

Birmingham + some North East England Travel

Mon-Fri, 08:30-16:30

Full-time, Permanent

Ready to take your purchasing career to the next level?

We're looking for a proactive Strategic Buyer to join our client, a reputable Manufacturing company within their UK Purchasing team. In this role, you'll lead supplier negotiations, manage key contracts, support NPD projects, and drive continuous improvement across quality, cost, and delivery (QCD).

What Youll Do

Manage supplier portfolios & develop category strategies

Negotiate contracts & lead supplier performance reviews

Support operational purchasing across UK sites

Deliver savings & report cost movements

Champion supply chain risk reduction and sustainability

What Were Looking For

Purchasing experience in manufacturing

Strong negotiation & contract management skills

Commercially aware & MCIPS-qualified (or working towards)

Confident with Excel & supplier analysis

Full UK driving licence required

Join a business where your impact matters - apply now!

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